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 …
Flag of Canada - What Does It Mean? - Symbol Sage
Jun 24, 2021 · 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 …
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
Jun 12, 2013 · 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 …
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. …
The Red Maple Leaf: How Canada's Flag Came to Be
Feb 13, 2015 · 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 …
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 …
The Canadian Flag: A Symbol of National Pride - Facts About Canada
Jun 25, 2024 · 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 …
Tony Hinchcliffe: Backlash after comedian at Trump rally calls …
Oct 28, 2024 · 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 …
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 …