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| VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > D. North America, 1915–1945 > 2. The Dominion of Canada > 1939, May | ||||
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| The Encyclopedia of World History. 2001. |
| 1939, May | |
| Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada. They were the first reigning sovereigns to visit the Dominion and were given an enthusiastic reception. | 1 |
| Sept. 3 | |
| Britain's declaration of war on Germany (See Sept. 3) brought forth expressions of solidarity in Canada, and the government at once took steps to aid the mother country in the great conflict. | 2 |
| Sept. 10 | |
| Canada followed the British action of Sept. 3 and DECLARED WAR ON GERMANY. | 3 |
| The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth edition. Peter N. Stearns, general editor. Copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Maps by Mary Reilly, copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. | |
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