Historical Events tagged with "maple"
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Politics & Government
Maple Leaf Flag Becomes National Emblem
February 15th, 1965 60 years ago
On February 15, 1965, the maple leaf was officially adopted as the national flag of Canada, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign. Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson introduced the new flag during a ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The flag features a stylized red maple leaf on a white square, flanked by two vertical red bands. The design symbolized unity and Canadian identity, and the date became known as National Flag of Canada Day.
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