June 21, 2013
Ottawa – The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister for La Francophonie, will join hundreds of Veterans in celebrating the Year of the Korean War Veteran on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the break-out of the Korean War, during the following commemorative activities this weekend:
- Launch of the new Korean War Photo Exhibit, followed by the Canada-Korea Society Opening Gala Dinner
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Location:
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Canadian War Museum (1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario)
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Date:
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Friday, June 21, 2013
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Time:
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3:30 p.m.
- Viewing of the Korean War Book of Remembrance and Operation Veteran Lunch
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Location:
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Canadian War Museum (1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario)
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Date:
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Saturday, June 22, 2013
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Time:
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10:30 a.m. (
TBC)
- Commemorative Wreath-Laying Ceremony
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Location:
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National War Memorial (Confederation Square, Ottawa, Ontario)
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Date:
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
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Time:
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11:00 a.m.
2013 is the Year of the Korean War Veteran—Canada proudly remembers the heroes of the Korean War and their brave fight to uphold freedom, democracy and the rule of law. For more information on the Korean War, visit veterans.gc.ca.
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