The Symbol of Canada

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The Symbol of Canada

• Vince-Lloyd
• Sargent Park School

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Description of Flag

• Colours are red and white chosen by King George V
  on November 21, 1921.
• Flag has 11 points
• Official name is National Flag of Canada
• Flag celebrated on February 15.

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Previous Flags

• This is the St.Georges Cross during the 5th
  century.

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Previous Flags

• This is the Fleur-de-lis it was a symbol of the
  French during the 5th century.

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Previous Flags

• This is the Union Jack during the 18th century.

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Previous Flags

• The Canadian Red Ensign during 1945.

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Previous Flags

• The 20th century flag is the Red and White
  Canadian flag.

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The Pledge of the New Canadian Flag

• To my flag and to the country it represents, I
  pledge respect and loyalty. Wave with pride from
  sea to sea and within your folds, keep us ever
  united. Be for all a symbol of love, freedom and
  justice. God keep our flag, God protect our
  Canada.

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What is a Pledge?

• The word pledge means a very solemn promise.
  This means the writer meant every word said in
  that pledge. The pledge means The flag is a sign
  of freedom.

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Flag Manners

• When the flag is being carried with other flags,
  it must be raised first and lowered last.
• The flag should be either on the middle position
  or on the left.
• Without a flagpole you can still hang your flag.
• When your on a Canadian boat or ship it should be
  displayed on the stern(back).

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Why I choose the Topic

• I choose this topic because I read a book in the
  public library on the Canadian Flag and I found
  it interesting, and I thought it had a lot of
  facts for one project, and anyways if I needed
  any help I could have asked my sister because
  last year when she was in grade 9, she did the
  Canadian flag as a Heritage Fair Presentation.

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Bibliography

• http//www.pch.gc.ca/ceremonial-symb/english/emb_f
  lag_intro.html
• http//www.pch.gc.ca/ceremonial-symb/english/emb_f
  lag_proportion.html
• http//www.pch.gc.ca/ceremonial-symb/english/emb_f
  lag_birth.html
• http//www.pch.gc.ca/ceremonial-symb/english/emb_f
  lag_confection.html
• http//www.pch.gc.ca/ceremonial-symb/english/emb_f
  lag_first.html

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Bibliography Contd

• http//www.pch.gc.ca/ceremonial-symb/english/emb_f
  lag_parts.html
• http//www.pch.gc.ca/ceremonial-symb/english/emb_f
  lag_ceremonial.html
• http//www.pch.gc.ca/ceremonial-symb/english/emb_f
  lag_pledge.html