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National War Memorial

Also known as: The Great Response of Canada
Built: 1925-1939
Designed by: Vernon March of Farnborough
Type: Monument
Location: Confederation Square, Ottawa, Canada

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M ost countries have a place where their war dead are remembered. In France it is the Arc de Triomphe. In the United States it is Arlington National Cemetery and the National Mall. In Canada, the National War Memorial serves this function. It was designed to honor the 60,000 Canadians who lost their lives in World War I. Since then its purpose has been expanded to serve as a reminder to all of the more than 100,000 who have given their lives for Canada in wars around the world. The monument depicts 22 military servicemen passing through a granite arch under statues representing Peace and Freedom.

  • 1982 - The years "1939-1945" and "1950-1953" were added to the memorial to honor those who died the World War II and the Korean War.
  • May, 2000 - The remains of an unknown Canadian soldier were brought from France to Ottawa and buried in front of the National War Memorial.

 
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