On This Day for March 29 - Dominion of Canada created, Pearl Bailey is featured, and more ~ Historian Fact

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On This Day for March 29 - Dominion of Canada created, Pearl Bailey is featured, and more

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Pearl Bailey

The arms of Canada, derived from the royal arms of the United Kingdom. The three maple leaves in the base, originally green, were altered to red to conform to the national flag adopted in 1965. French traditions and ties are represented by the gold fleurs-de-lis and the white lilies in the compartment.

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1867

Dominion of Canada created

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