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 The Great Canadian Flag Debate |
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For nearly a century Canada had no distinctive national flag. Each time Canadians suggested a new symbol to replace the Canadian Red Ensign, modelled after a British naval flag, there was controversy. Maple leaves, beavers, crosses, crowns — propositions that went nowhere. In 1964 Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson said he'd introduce a new national flag. But Opposition leader John Diefenbaker and the Royal Canadian Legion wanted to stick with the Red Ensign. Everyone had an opinion before Canada finally chose the red and white flag with the maple leaf. |
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 The Native Sons of Canada launch a campaign for a distinctive national flag, resurrecting the debate among Canadians over what symbol to use. (TV; runs 3:53) |
 At a Winnipeg Royal Canadian Legion convention of 2,000 people, Legionnaires in favour of the Red Ensign boo Pearson. (TV; runs 8:38) |
 One thousand people gathered on Parliament Hill today to show support for and anger over proposed national flags. (Radio; runs 2:09) |
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 After sitting 210 days, an extended parliamentary session ends with a vote for closure on the flag debate. (TV; runs 8:25) |
 CBC reporters ask Canadians what they think of closure in the House of Commons and their new maple leaf flag. (Radio; runs 3:16) |
 For the first time in the country's 98-year history, Canadians raise an official national flag. (TV; runs 2:00) |
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 Despite earlier opposition by Progressive Conservative John Diefenbaker, Tory Prime Minister Brian Mulroney celebrates the flag’s 25th birthday. (TV; runs 2:32) |
 Thirty years after Canadians first raised George Stanley's once-controversial flag design, children celebrate it in auditoriums. (TV; runs 2:37) |
 The first Canadian flag to be hoisted up Ottawa's Peace Tower emerges after 35 years, ending a tradition of secrecy. (TV; runs 2:41) |
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