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 Peacekeeper to the World |
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For half a century, Canada's Blue Berets have defused escalating tension and conflict with their peacekeeping missions. The United Nations Blue Berets have come to symbolize reconciliation and idealism. Initially, Canadians regarded our peacekeepers as a point of pride - our noble contribution to the global community. But with time, Canada was forced to measure the costs of success and the harsh realities of loss. CBC Archives examines five pivotal peacekeeping missions including the Suez crisis, the Cyprus mission, the Congo operation, the East Timor success and the Rwandan retreat. |
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 Canada's minister of external affairs makes a proposal to solve the Suez Crisis – one that will win him the Nobel Peace Prize. (Radio; runs 7:49) |
 Canadian peacekeepers are dealt a humiliating rejection on the eve of their departure for the Suez Crisis mission. (TV; runs 7:41) |
 Nine Canadians are killed when a routine mission to Syria takes a tragic turn. (Radio; runs 1:25) |
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 Canadian Blue Berets arrive to find the Belgian Congo in a state of emergency. (TV; runs 4:18) |
 Cypriots praise the good works of the Blue Berets. (Radio; runs 15:52) |
 Separated from their families, Canadian Blue Berets celebrate a bittersweet Christmas in Cyprus. (TV; runs 10:16) |
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 Should Canada stay in the peacekeeping business? (Radio; runs 3:26) |
 Graffiti in East Timor reads "I love you military kanada." (TV; runs 3:50) |
 Lt.-Gen. Romeo Dallaire recalls the horror and failure of the Rwanda peacekeeping mission. (TV; runs 17:52) |
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 A monument to Canada's Blue Berets is unveiled in Ottawa. (Radio; runs 1:33) |
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