November 30, 2020
Born in 1926, Elizabeth was the elder daughter of King George VI. The princess’s education was supervised by her mother, who entrusted her daughters to a governess, Marion Crawford; and Professor C.H.K. Marten, as well as, visiting teachers in music and languages. During World War II she and her sister, Princess Margaret spent much of…
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Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist preacher, activist and prominent leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. Today, he is identified as an icon of human rights, and his famous “I Have a Dream” speech is still much admired and quoted. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15th 1929 in Atlanta,…
Read MoreNovember 17, 2020
Sir Winston Churchill held many positions during his long career and was an accomplished civil servant. He entered the Royal Military College of Sandhurst, and graduated with honors in December of 1894. He later saw action in Cuba, India, Egypt, Sudan, the front lines of World War I, and even took part in one of…
Read MoreNovember 3, 2020
Due to the restrictions surrounding Covid-19, Poppy Campaigns cannot operate as usual, but local Legions still need your support. Many places of Business, Stores and Banks are carrying poppy boxes – Contact your local Legion to find a poppy box near you or visit legion.ca/remembrance/the-poppy-campaign. You can also make donations online. #GetYourPoppy …
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