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A Loyal Canadian way too interested in American politics. https://uelac.ca/loyalist-trails/ Where were you back in '72. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMf2fAXPS1Q Remember Vimy. https://www.historicacanada.ca/productions/minutes/vimy-ridge
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On D-Day, 14,000 Canadians landed at Juno Beach, supported by the Royal Canadian Navy and the RCAF. The day saw 1,074 Canadian casualties, including 359 killed. It was a watershed moment in human history. Here are Canadians stories from that day. 📸 LAC PA-132790 🧵1/15

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The most remarkable film shot on one of the most remarkable days in history. It captures the North Shore Regiment on JUNO Beach near St. Aubin-sur-Mer on D-Day. For me, the most touching moment comes at the end of the clip when a soldier pats his comrade on the shoulder to say, "it will be ok." 🧵1/4

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...this will prove our point...

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June 4, 1838: In a farmer's field in Beachville, Upper Canada (Ontario), the first recorded baseball game in North American history was played. It involved a ball made from twisted yarn covered in calf skin. The baseball bat was a cedar branch.

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June 3, 1668: The Nonsuch left from England with a small crew. It reached James Bay on Sept. 29 where Rupert House was established. One year later it returned to England with furs, beginning the history of the Hudson's Bay Company. Learn more 👇 canadaehx.com/2020/07/01/t...

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June 2, 1866: The Battle of Ridgeway was fought between Canadian troops and the Fenians. This was the largest battle of the Fenian Raids, and the first modern industrial-era battle fought by Canadians. A Fenian victory, it was also the last battle fought within Ontario against a foreign invasion.

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Terry Sawchuk was one of the greatest goalies in NHL history. His records stood for decades, and he won every trophy an NHL goalie could win during his career. To this day he stands as one of the all-time greats. This is his story. 🧵1/15

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