#69 - Flag Day

February 15, 1965

That was the day, 60 years ago that the newly-christened Canadian Flag, “The Maple Leaf” was flown for the first time on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa Ontario.

 

Join me as I look into the history of one of the most recognizable flags in the world.

 

Check out the ceremony that took place on that day here:
https://www.nfb.ca/film/february_15_1965_raising_canadas_new_flag/

 

Find out more about the history of that flag here:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/flag-canada-history.html

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