February 15, 2010
Today is an important day for Canadians - no, it's not that made up "Family Day" holiday - today is flag day. I only know this because of a newspaper article that my roommate pointed out to me. So, an opportunity to research. Today's question is: when was the Canadian flag incepted?
A: Red and white were designated as Canada's official colours in 1921 by His Majesty King George V.
Dr. George Stanley designed the current flag, which is inspired by the Royal Military College of Canada’s flag, and chose to use the single maple leaf because it could clearly be seen from a distance. The multi-party parliamentary committee formed to select a new flag unanimously chose the design on October 29, 1964. The House of Commons passed the design on December 15, 1964. Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed the new flag on January 28, 1965, and it was inaugurated on February 15 in the same year.
In 1996, Februrary 15th officially proclaimed National Flag of Canada Day.
Source:
Canadian Heritage: National Flag of Canada DaySource URL: https://policfashion2011.blogspot.com/2010/02/oh-canada.html
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Today is an important day for Canadians - no, it's not that made up "Family Day" holiday - today is flag day. I only know this because of a newspaper article that my roommate pointed out to me. So, an opportunity to research. Today's question is: when was the Canadian flag incepted?
A: Red and white were designated as Canada's official colours in 1921 by His Majesty King George V.
Dr. George Stanley designed the current flag, which is inspired by the Royal Military College of Canada’s flag, and chose to use the single maple leaf because it could clearly be seen from a distance. The multi-party parliamentary committee formed to select a new flag unanimously chose the design on October 29, 1964. The House of Commons passed the design on December 15, 1964. Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed the new flag on January 28, 1965, and it was inaugurated on February 15 in the same year.
In 1996, Februrary 15th officially proclaimed National Flag of Canada Day.
Source:
Canadian Heritage: National Flag of Canada DaySource URL: https://policfashion2011.blogspot.com/2010/02/oh-canada.html
Visit Police Fashion for daily updated images of art collection
