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With a Union Jack in the corner and a coat of arms on a red background, the Canadian Red Ensign held aloft by one member has largely disappeared from public view since it was replaced in 1965 by ...
"Nothing should be flying above Parliament besides the Canadian red maple leaf flag ... gives it away as the Red Ensign again: Frightened Americans used to look for Soviet Communists under ...
Senator Roméo Dallaire is blasting Ottawa's decision to fly the historic Red Ensign at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, calling it an inappropriate move that also flies in the face of proper ...
Canada had another reason for pride. On June 6, Canada’s divisions stormed ashore under the Red Ensign. Originally designed to identify Canadian ships at sea is Britain’s standard merchant ma ...
Canadian Red Ensign Flag (Sotheby's Canada) Canada’s flag since before Confederation was the Red Ensign, based on a British naval flag. In 1958, a fraternal group called The Native Sons of ...
Until the red and white "Maple Leaf flag" we all know was adopted, Canada used the Canadian Red Ensign, which features a Union Flag and the Coat of Arms of Canada. But most Canadians weren't happy ...
Unlike Canada’s original flag—the Canadian Red Ensign—the maple leaf tells no story of our country. The Red Ensign, by comparison, vividly embodies Canada’s rich history You can save this ...
The 1803:56It's time to embrace the Red Ensign In February, the Canadian Flag turns 50. After a bitter politicial debate, the Maple Leaf was adopted as Canada's flag In 1965, replacing Canada's ...
Enlarge image (new window) The Canadian Red Ensign was replaced as Canada's official flag in 1965 after much debate. (Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press) Photo: (Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press ...