The history of the National Flag of Canada
While the quest for a national flag for Canada dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the flag as we know it today emerged from the major social transformations during the 1950s and 1960s in the lead up to the 100th anniversary of Confederation in 1967.
Flag of Canada - What Does It Mean? - Symbol Sage
2021年6月24日 · Artist Alan B. Beddoe created the first Canadian flag design, featuring a sprig of three maple leaves on a white background, with two vertical blue bars on the left and right sides of the flag. He was trying to depict the message Canada from Sea to Sea.
List of Canadian flags - Wikipedia
The national flag of Canada (at left) being flown with the flags of the 10 Canadian provinces and 3 territories.
How the Canadian Flag Came to Be as It is Today - Today I Found Out
2013年6月12日 · The first flag introduced to the country was St. George’s Cross in 1497 when John Cabot landed in Newfoundland. The cross was representative of England at the time. Later, in 1534, Jacques Cartier flew the royal coat of arms of France, along with a fleurs-de-lis, claiming the land for the French.
The original 1965 flag (Canada) - CRW Flags
The flag was first flown on 15 February, 1965, but no-one seemed to know what happened to the actual flag that was raised on that day. It turns out that the the then-prime minister, Lester B. Pearson, took the flag and put it up in the Liberal Party caucus board room, where it has been ever since. A newspaper reporter started digging, and found it.
The Red Maple Leaf: How Canada's Flag Came to Be
2015年2月13日 · The St. George’s Cross was probably the first European flag to fly over what is now Canada, when John Cabot, a Venetian exploring under English colours, reached the Atlantic coast in 1497. The other major flag was the fleur-de-lis from 1534 when Jacques Cartier claimed North America for France.
Canada Flag: the history of the National Flag of Canada
Officially adopted on February 15, 1965, the Maple Leaf Flag became the national flag of Canada, representing unity and independence, much like the ideals upheld by the Governor General of Canada. The simple design features a red maple leaf centered on a white field with two vertical red bars on each side.
The Canadian Flag: A Symbol of National Pride - Facts About Canada
2024年6月25日 · With its bold red and white colors and striking maple leaf, the flag embodies Canada’s national identity, history, and values. Adopted on February 15, 1965, it has become a cherished symbol that resonates with Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
Tony Hinchcliffe: Backlash after comedian at Trump rally calls …
2024年10月28日 · A comedian at a Donald Trump rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage", sparking fury from Republicans and Democrats and accusations of racism. The comic, Tony Hinchcliffe, was among ...
Flag of Canada - Wikipedia
The National Flag of Canada (French: Drapeau national du Canada), [1] often referred to simply as the Canadian flag, consists of a red field with a white square at its centre in the ratio of 1∶2∶1, in which is featured one stylized, red, 11-pointed maple leaf charged in the centre. [2]