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When did Canada officially recognize Black History Month?
1 February 2026 marks the launch of the 31st annual commemoration of Black History Month . It was on 14 December 1995 th...
What is the French 'Gratitude Train' of 1949?
In the aftermath of World War II, America was widely regarded by its government officials as a "leader of the free peopl...
How important was the use of "troop trains" during times of war and peace?
As a new form of transportation, railways were often used during times of war and peace. In Canada, one of the earliest...
Which U.S. President is known as the 'Savior of the Union' and emancipator of the slaves?
Abraham Lincoln , the man who preserved the Union and issued the Emancipation Proclamation was born on 12 February 1809...
What famous sculpture in Paris unites 'Marianne' and the national anthem of France?
During the French Revolution of 1789, the new French Republic established the use of 'Marianne' as its' own national emb...
When do Canadians observe the National Flag of Canada Day?
Canadians observe the National Flag of Canada Day on February 15th. It was on 15 February 1965 that the Canadian Red Ens...
What is the largest bronze sculpture in the Western Hemisphere?
The MGM Grand Lion , located at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada , hold...
What is the difference between a 'static' and a 'living' memorial?
Similar to volcanoes that can be described as either in an active or dormant stage, memorials can also be portrayed as e...
What became of the other unknown soldiers that were considered for selection of a French 'Soldat Inconnu' in 1920?
As we commemorate the onset of the Battle of Verdun (21 February – 18 December 1916), one of the most savagely fought ba...
Who is the only woman to be awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor?
According to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, 3530 Medals of Honor have been awarded for action above and beyon...
Who was the first hockey player to win the Stanley Cup four years in a row?
Known as "one of the greatest and finest figures in history of sports in Canada" is Edward George Gerard (22 February 18...
Where was George Washington born?
Was George Washington born in England? At least, those were the rumours that were published in "Notes and Queries" in Ja...
Which Canadian Second World War hero from Latchford, Ontario was awarded the Victoria Cross postumously in 1945?
Sergeant Aubrey Cosens , V.C. (21 May 1921 – 26 February 1945) is the son of First World War veteran Charles E. Cosens a...
What American landmark is widely regarded as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World?
Carved out by the Colorado River in the State of Arizona about six million years ago is the Grand Canyon – a canyon that...