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Wind
from the West | Avro Arrow |
Quiet Revolution |
Pearson |
Norad |
Liberals win Quebec | NDP |
Ecomomic Problems |
Bill of Rights
| The Flag |
FLQ | Expo
The Korean war had served as the first
direct major hot war between the west and the communist
bloc. The fifties became
a period of invisible changes. Nationalistic feelings
grew in Quebec, Diefenbaker touched a cord with many
Canadians, and the economic growth continued. A
tightening relationship with the US resulted in North
American Defence against Nuclear attack and an increase
in NATO's mandate in Europe.
By the beginning of the 60's the western
world was become anxious for change. A new US President
reflected activism, youth and a new call to duty.
Kennedy excited the people, the world and Canada turned
back to the Liberals for leadership. Revolution, the
baby boom, nationalism, the generation gap and many new
and novel social/political themes were creating a
culture of change and fast change at that. Technology
was also shaping the new Canada and in 1967 for a few
glorious summer months, the celebration of the country's
100th birthday, Expo 67 in Montreal, became one of the focal
points of the world's attention. |
