World History Minute: The Origins Of Canada Day
By WorldviewWorld History Minute: The Origins Of Canada Day
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Every year on July 1st, Canadians celebrate Canada Day with flags, parades and fireworks. But it wasn’t always called Canada Day.
Historian John Schmidt tells us how the holiday has evolved since it began in 1867.