Here we have a photo collage of Canadian soldiers in peacekeeper duties.
The idea, one of the best ever thought of by a Canadian, dates to the Suez Crisis and was put forward by the foreign minister of the time, Lester Pearson, later to become Prime Minister of Canada. His initiative won him the Nobel Peace Prize. Using neutral soldiers as peacekeepers has been a concept since, and often is a hazardous duty.
This is a reproduction of a cafe in Cyprus, site of a long peacekeeping mission, with photographs and details of the mission on the walls.
This particularly striking painting is Paphos Gate, C-73, Observation Post, Cyprus, by Real Gauthier.
The Cold War was also the time of the spy. This is examined here as well.
And it was the time of the idea of fallout shelters.
Music and literature would be influenced by it.
During the 1960s in Quebec, the FLQ unleashed a series of terrorist actions in support of separatism. This culminated in the October Crisis. Pierre Trudeau's famous "just watch me" answer in conversation with a reporter is played on a screen here.
Time moves forward. These uniforms are more typical of contemporary service, with the one at right being what you'd see on the field.
And this field gun is from the reserve units. We carry on here tomorrow.
Good to see peace keeping forces.
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DeleteI like the idea of peacekeepers. I read some books of e.g. Afghanistan where these people were and are badly needed.
ReplyDeleteWhen executed well, it works.
DeleteLester Pearson was one of our great ones.
ReplyDeleteHe was.
DeleteI like the Peacekeepers, a great idea! Take care, have a great day and happy new week!
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DeleteThat cafe is very photogenic, and I remember getting out my camera.
ReplyDeleteI certainly do when here.
Delete...being a peacekeeper is a noble activity.
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DeleteInteresting to see Cyprus represented there. Thank you for sharing.
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DeleteYour photographs enhance the exhibits.
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DeleteLester Pearson was a real world hero.
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DeleteThat Cyprus painting is beautiful.
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DeleteI read Pearson's autobiography. It contains lots of information that I didn't know about the war.
ReplyDeleteHe was that rare combination: great and good.
DeleteHopeful post and great photos ~
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DeleteGreat photos, William.
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DeleteA nice and interesting part of the exhibition.
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DeleteLa paz está pendiente de un hilo y ya está bastante debilitado.
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DeleteEvery time I see a tank, I get palpitations
ReplyDeleteI find them fascinating.
DeleteI'm pleased you included the Cyprus painting, it is good to see the scene and what it looked like.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It makes me want to visit.
DeleteWhoa! Like that winter header. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was time for a new one.
DeleteWe still need more peacekeepers, especially in Africa.
ReplyDeleteTrue.
DeletePeace keeping missions are so important, like your new header too
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DeleteThis is a truly impressive museum.
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