On February 15, 1965, the Red Maple Leaf was officially adopted as Canada’s flag. Kelly’s powerful speech is viewed as the catalyst that got the movement in motion. A Red Wings Star ...

"I believe that today a flag designed around the Maple Leaf, will symbolise and be a true reflection of the new Canada." As boos resonated throughout the audience, Pearson got a glimpse of the ...

He was among thousands of Canadians who witnessed the new Maple Leaf ... flag as we know it today, following years of friction among some Canadians who wanted to keep the original flag as a nod to ...