Until February 15, 1965 Canada used the Canadian Red Ensign featuring a Union Flag and the Coat of Arms of Canada as its flag. A 1958 poll showed that 80% of Canadians wanted a distinct Canadian flag. The issue was big enough that Lester Pearson promised a new flag within two years as part of his 1963 party platform.
In 1964, after much political wrangling, a committee invited ordinary citizens to submit their vision of a brand new flag. Students across the country (including a much younger Nag) put Crayola to paper to create designs. There were 3541 official submissions. The simple maple leaf pictured above won the contest. Here are some of the losers:
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| The "let's include everything but the kitchen sink" design |
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| The "we love you Beatles, oh yes we do" design |
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| The "I'm not sure what this is supposed to be" design |
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