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Presentation of seven heroes to the King and Queen at the open air reception on the steps of Alberta's capitol was one of the happiest moments is Edmo(...)
Presentation of seven heroes to the King and Queen at the open air reception on the steps of Alberta's capitol was one of the happiest moments is Edmo(...)

Presentation of seven heroes to the King and Queen at the open air reception on the steps of Alberta's capitol was one of the happiest moments is Edmo(...)

Date6/3/1939
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Original Toronto Star caption: Presentation of seven heroes to the King and Queen at the open air reception on the steps of Alberta's capitol was one of the happiest moments is Edmonton. All had been awarded the Victoria Cross in the great war. They were military officers in uniform; business men and farmers. Major Harcus Strachan; Calgary banker; in trim gray suit; carrying cane and gloves; bows low to the Queen.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122423F
MLA for Wainwright, Alta., Charles Stewart has been arguing Alberta's case on the constitution at Queen's Park.
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