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The Red Ensign

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The Pearson Pennant

The first Maple leaf flag

First Maple Leaf Flag Exhibit

1 July - 22 August 2010

This traveling exhibition is produced by The Canadian Museum of Civilization in collaboration with the House of Commons.

The first Canadian flag (the Maple Leaf) and the last Red Ensign produced by the Canadian government will be displayed at The Military Museums beginning Canada Day.

The Pearson Pennant will also be on display during the First Maple Leaf Flag art and heritage exhibition.  The pennant is the prototype of the Canadian Maple Leaf that was favoured by Lester B. Pearson, Canada’s Prime Minister from 1963 to 1968.

The Military Museums invites the public to celebrate the opening of this temporary exhibit. Highlights include a birthday cake for Canada, music and giveaways. Everyone is welcome to the free family event in The Founders’ Gallery.

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