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1894 Bank Crash

On 10 December 1894, two of Newfoundland and Labrador's three banks closed their doors and never opened them again.
Impacts of the 1894 Bank Crash

After the Commercial and Union Banks ceased operations, Newfoundland and Labrador entered a period of economic, social, and political chaos.
Allied Installations

During the Second World War, Newfoundland played a pivotal role in Allied naval strategy for the North Atlantic.
The American Presence in Newfoundland and Labrador

Under its Leased Bases Agreement with Britain, the United States had permission to establish military bases in Newfoundland.
Canadian Presence in Newfoundland during World War II

As the likelihood of war increased in the 1930s, Canada realized that its defence hinged on the protection of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Colonial Building

The importance of the Colonial Building to suffrage, the Chinese, and Bella 'Bobbie' Robertson.
Home Defence

Building Newfoundland and Labrador's defences during the Second World War.
Merchant Mariners

About the vital and dangerous role that merchant mariners played in the Second World War.
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in WW II

Volunteers from Newfoundland and Labrador served at sea, on land, and in the air during the Second World War.
Fort Pepperrell, St. John's

About the American military base, Fort Pepperrell, located in St. John's during World War II.
The Second World War, 1939-1945

About World War II and how it impacted Newfoundland and Labrador life.
War at Sea - Newfoundland's Role

During WWII, St. John's evolved from being a defended harbour to possibly the most important escort base developed by the RCN in the North Atlantic.

Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 12)

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