Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 9)

  • During the Second World War, Newfoundland played a pivotal role in Allied naval strategy for the North Atlantic.
  • Under its Leased Bases Agreement with Britain, the United States had permission to establish military bases in Newfoundland.
  • Historical background and construction of the Government House in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • As the likelihood of war increased in the 1930s, Canada realized that its defence hinged on the protection of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Newfoundland did not receive official colonial status until 1825, when the British government appointed the first civil governor, Sir Thomas Cochrane.
  • A popular tourist attraction in St. John's, Government House represents the authority of the Crown through the office of the lieutenant-governor.
  • About the American military base, Fort Pepperrell, located in St. John's during World War II.
  • Information about the location chosen for the Government House, as well as the influences Government House had on St. John's.
  • Positive and negative influences of British, French, and American military bases on Newfoundland and Labrador.