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Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 14)

Visual Arts

The visual arts have long played a part in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador, though they may never have been as significant or visible as they are today.
Agnes Marion Ayre (1890-1940)

Biography of Agnes Marion Ayre (1890-1940).
[Colonel] J. Gibson; 8 June, 1697

An extract from Letter to Board of Trade, by Colonel J. Gibson, dated June 28, 1697.
Anglo-French Conflict, 1690-1713

As the only French base in Newfoundland, Plaisance was attacked by the English, but also acted as the springboard for French attacks on English Newfoundland.
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.
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.
The Veiled Virgin

About the statue, The Veiled Virgin, created by renowned Italian sculptor Giovanni Strazza.

Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 14)

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