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- A flag for Canada / by Archbold, Rick,1950-; Archbold, Rick,1950-I stand for Canada.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-179) and index.Chapter 1. Identity crisis -- chapter 2. Badge of honour -- chapter 3. The great debate -- chapter 4. Maple leaf rising -- chapter 5. A flag for the 21st century."A Flag for Canada is a stunning visual biography of Canada's flag that traces the maple leaf symbol from its colonial origins to its acceptance as the unofficial but unmistakable emblem of Canada. On February 15, 1965, the Maple Leaf was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. In the almost forty years since, it has become one of the world's great flags - a universally recognized emblem."--Pub. desc.- Subjects: History.; Flags; Maple leaf (Emblem); Drapeaux; Feuille d'érable (Emblème); Flags.; Maple leaf (Emblem);
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- Flags of Canada / by Harper, Stephen,1959-author.; Stoicoiu, Greg,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references."From the rich historical banners of New France and British North America to the captivating debates of 1964-1965 that birthed the Canadian maple leaf flag, Flags of Canada offers a visually stunning and joyously readable journey through our nation's flag history. The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Canada's twenty-second prime minister and an avid vexillologist, captures the colourful evolution of the nation's state symbols, showcasing the political, historical, and cultural significance behind British and French imperial emblems, and the flags we proudly fly today. Authoritative yet approachable, Flags of Canada uncovers the complex stories behind designs we tend to salute more than think about. Whether you're a flag enthusiast, history buff, or curious reader, this book is a must-have guide to the symbols that define our identity and represent both our history and our ambitions as a nation. Published in Association with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society for the sixtieth anniversary of the maple leaf flag. Amply illustrated by Greg Stoicoiu"--- Subjects: Flags;
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