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Royal 22nd Regiment: Canada's Fighting 'Van Doos'
During the First World War, Canada decided to create a military unit that would represent its French-speaking population. As soldiers and peacekeepers, the Royal 22nd Regiment – the famed "Van Doos" – have been among Canada's vanguard in both World Wars, and in hotspots that include Korea, Cyprus, Congo, Bosnia and East Timor. The distinct language and culture of the regiment have afforded unique opportunities, and posed frequent challenges.
Topic photo is from the Korean War, 1951
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12 radio clips
Paul Triquet wins Victoria Cross
Broadcast Date: Sept. 5, 1972
Triquet and Jean-Victor Allard recall the actions that earned Triquet the VC.Paul Triquet wins Victoria Cross
Medium: Television
Program: CBC Television News Special
Broadcast Date: Sept. 5, 1972
Guest(s): Jean-Victor Allard, Paul Triquet
Narrator: Bill Hawes, Frank Williams
Duration: 4:18
Last updated:
April 22, 2006
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May 7, 1945
Victory flags are flying high, church bells are ringing, and people are celebrating in the streets. It's May 7, 1945, and the Allies have secured victory in Europe.
Radio
3:33
Oct. 12, 1957
Lester B. Pearson pursued his bold peacekeeping visions through the Suez crisis, emerging triumphant in 1957 as the winner of a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Paul Triquet wins Victoria Cross.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Last updated: April 22, 2006.
[Page consulted on Feb. 9, 2010.]