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Feb 1, 2024 · At the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill. On the same day in 1996, National Flag of Canada Day was declared.
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Feb 1, 2024 · Our national flag, with its iconic red and white stripes and maple leaf, is without a doubt the most popular symbol of Canada. But have we always used this emblem to represent our country? Find out more about the history of the National Flag of Canada and the flags that preceded it.
National Flag of Canada Day (French: Jour du drapeau national du Canada), commonly shortened to Flag Day, is observed annually on February 15 to commemorate the inauguration of the flag of Canada on that date in 1965.
We’ve created a digital toolkit to help Canadians — including partners and stakeholders — promote National Flag of Canada Day content and activities on February 15, and to share their Canadian pride throughout the year.
Jun 13, 2024 · Flag Day, in the United States, a day honouring the national flag, observed on June 14. The holiday commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag. The idea to set aside a day to honour the national flag came from several sources.
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In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation that designated June 14 as Flag Day. On August 3, 1949, National Flag Day was officially established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday.
Feb 15, 2024 · The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Flag of Canada Day: “Today, we celebrate the 59th anniversary of one of our country’s greatest symbols – the National Flag of Canada. “On February 15, 1965, the maple leaf was raised on Parliament Hill for the first time.
