“It is a poor observance of our first century as a nation if we run up a flag of surrender with three dying maple leaves on it.”
Quote by Charlotte Whitton
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Charlotte Whitton
Charlotte Whitton was a Canadian politician who served as the Mayor of Ottawa. Born on March 8, 1896, and passing away on January 25, 1975, Whitton was dedicated to improving urban infrastructure and advancing social reforms during her tenure as mayor. more
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