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Podcast: The LeDrew Three Minute Interview
Episode: The Forgotten Flag Canada Fought Under
Description: In this episode, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Dr. Michael Bonner about the legacy of Canada’s 1965 flag change and whether the country lost something important in the process.The conversation revisits the historic clash between Lester B. Pearson and John Diefenbaker during the Great Flag Debate, and explores the historical significance of the Canadian Red Ensign — the banner under which Canadians fought in the Boer War, the First World War, and the Second World War.Dr. Bonner argues that while the current Maple Leaf flag is popular and established, Canada’s historical flag deserv...