– “The National Flag of Canada”, also known as the Maple Leaf. Symbols not only represent the feature of a person, an object or an event, but also, they can carry a nation’s first impression. As an essential national emblem, a flag units "all the citizens without distinction of races, languages beliefs or opinions. The reason why chooses the maple leaf as a national symbol is that maple leaf had become a symbol of Canada since 1700. It is symbolic of both the nature in Canada and the people
How was Lester B. Pearson a force for positive change in Canada? Lester B. Pearson; his last name sounds very familiar. If you have ever left the country for a vacation with the family or to attend some business, you most likely went through Toronto Pearson International Airport. Today, Pearson International is one of the most well-known airports out there. Toronto Pearson Airport began construction in 1957–1964 and was officially opened for service on February 28th, 1964, by Prime Minister Lester
What does a flag say about a country? Ever since its first official appearance on February 15th, 1965, the Canadian Maple Leaf flag has changed the way the world sees Canada. The Canadian flag is a symbol recognized worldwide, it shows who Canadians are and what they stand for. Lester B. Pearson’s decision to introduce a unique and distinctive flag has changed Canada forever. Therefore, one of the greatest events from the 20th century that has shaped Canada was the creation of the Canadian Maple
The Great Flag Debate of 1964, ultimately leading to the creation of Canada's national flag, was among the notable events of the 1960s. According to M.P. John Matheson, a member of the parliamentary committee that selected the flag, said the creation of the flag was the work of "many loving hands." The controversy over the Canadian flag was a turning point in the history of the nation. At the time, Canadians were seeking to express their sense of national identity and to come up with a symbol that
February 15th, 1965 marked the milestone of Canada officially adopting the Red Maple Leaf flag. After six months of debating, separating the parliament into two, and hundreds of flags submission, Lester B. Pearson determined that the Red Maple Leaf would be Canada’s new flag, which is still is to this day. Furthermore, Pearson understands that “many in this country who regret the replacement of the Red Ensign by the Red Maple Leaf”. his speech was directed to the ones concerned about the change.
Have you ever thought of how it would be to have a plane crash and be deserted for more than 40 days? Well neither did Louie Zamperini, until it happened. Louis Zamperini never thought that he would be lost at seas but when his B-24 crashed down in the pacific that's just what happened. Though his whole life he has been all sorts of things, rebellious, determined, courageous, and more. Louie Zamperini, from the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand shows the characteristic traits of rebellious and determined
The Battle of Bolton Park took place on February 17th ,2017. It was a battle between the Red Team and the Blue Team. While both teams took much time and effort to prepare themselves for battle, sadly, they fought to a truce. The Red Team had a very well thought out battle plan but lacked ammunition and the Blue Team had lots of ammunition and a good battle plan which gave them an advantage over the Red Team. The Red Team’s plan was good but lacked communication between team members. For defense
(Morfin). Around the globe, Canada is thought of for its diversity, and bilingualism. All of these have been achieved because of Lester B. Pearson, Canada’s Prime Minister from 1963-1968 (Bothwell). In fact, Pearson airport, Canada’s largest airport, has been named after him. Pearson had contributed so much to Canada, as he reviewed old policies and created new ones. He played huge roles in peacekeeping missions, and was critical to the creation of Canada’s national flag (Bothwell). Lester B. Pearson
When I was younger, I used to be so mad that I was African; everyone used to make fun of me. It all started when my “friend” Keyonna came over to my house one day doing a group project. She found out I was African she said “Ew you’re African” I said yes. She continued to insult me, saying that Africans stinks and they’re ugly. That moment I asked myself why am I African? I was so embarrassed. I was only in elementary school so you can image how I felt at the time. The next day she went back to school
There was once a time where the rivers were venomous, the fields were poisonous, and even the air breathed by men, women, and children alike was toxic. This is a world that Rachel Carson, the famous and honored biologist, that wrote Silent Spring, lived in and envisioned as a world that could be saved. She immediately slams down on the national arena and alarmingly claims that the environment that humans thrive in is a world seeped with death and killing, and that the use of parathion (a type of
years. However, not many have been able to identify a certain time period where Canadian identity has prospered. The postwar era and repatriation of Canadian constitution (1945-1982) best identifies Canadian identity. This is because this was the time Canada established its peacekeeping reputation and became independent. Firstly, as the world exited the wartime era, plans to
individual countries. Each country has their flag, anthem and other items that make them unique as a entire country. For instance, I believe that the Canadian flag is well known for the simplicity, its colours and the maple leaf. Three different columns divide it. Two of those columns have the exact same width and the same colour that are red. The other column is white and wider because it has the maple leaf on the center of the flag. The way I view the Canadian flag is that is simple and easy to remember
era but it was also a time of transformation for Canada. In the 60’s all Canadians were given a voice to stand for what they believe in through voting. In the 1960’s Canada came together as a nation and created a flag that symbolized their history that honored the founding race. A new generation (Teenagers) was born filled with hope, freedom and opportunity. Throughout the 60’s Canada had two prime ministers who impacted the lives of everyone in Canada and had an important role in Canada’s identity
Minister Lester B. Pearson proposed his idea of a new flag. Pearson envisioned creating a symbol that would bring a strong statement to a new self-sufficient nation, it would show commonalities, differences, culture, and ethnicity as well as new history to be shared. There was a tremendous amount of controversy, involving our national flag: The ultimate representation of our country, our values, and our heritage. The Nationalists believed a new flag would be a great way to separate themselves from Britain
where Canada showed the world who Canadians are and what it means to be Canadian. The Suez Crisis helped shape Canadian identity when Canada found their role as peacekeepers. Another event that helped create Canada’s identity was designing a new Canadian flag to represent Canada. Even events as recent as the 2010 Vancouver Olympics shaped Canadian identity because many Canadians united to support their brethren and show the world that Canadians are competitors. In the last 100 years, Canada showed
of a new flag, hosting of Expo 67, and fulfillment of universal health care, the 1960’s was a decade that brought
two countries I have found, that in some ways they are more alike than I expected. In other ways they are almost completely different. In this essay I will compare the similarities and differences between Canada and the U.S in these three subjects: their Government, National Anthems and the flags. The Canadian government is a Constitutional Monarchy; where the Monarch is the head of state and is the foundation of the Judicial, Legislative and Executive branches. The government also consists of the
Canada Introduction Canada is beaten by Russia for the most land in a country in the whole world. Canada lies next to the top of North America and the Atlantic coast. Canada is just a bit more superior than the United States and only about 1/9 as many people. (Martin) Canadian Flag The Canadian flag has some diverse meanings. The two perpendicular stripes of red on the left and right side of the flag, with a white square between them, lays an 11 pointed red maple leaf that is pinpointed in the
am grateful for the opportunities I have been given to participate in that work as a representative of my country, Canada, whose people have, I think, shown their devotion to peace1.” Lester B. Pearson, in office as Prime Minister from 1963 to 1968, was always a person who was determined, compassionate, and fit for what his role was. Though, before becoming Prime Minister of Canada, Pearson served in World War Two, studied at the Universities of Toronto and Oxford, and he joined the Canadian Foreign
“Wavin’ Flag” Music, the language of the world, is the main source of happiness amongst most people worldwide. With no importance to your religion, skin color, sexual preference, or ethnicity music gets all of us up to celebrate. Music can heal bad times, cheer us up when sad, and bring us all together as humankind. A song can be interpreted in numerous ways, and can have a double meaning. The best way, in my opinion, to campaign important issues of the world is through music. Many musicians, across