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Pearson Pennant discarded Finalist CANADIAN Great Flag Debate 1963-64 Postcard

In 1963, prime minister Pearson formed a 15-member multi-party parliamentary committee to select a new flag design. In 1964, Pearson's cabinet introduced a motion to parliament for adoption of his favourite design, presented to him by artist and heraldic advisor Alan Beddoe, of a "sea to sea" (Canada's motto) flag with blue borders and three conjoined red maple leaves on a white field. This motion led to weeks of acrimonious debate in the House of Commons and the design came to be known as the "Pearson Pennant", derided by the media and viewed as a "concession to Québec".

A new all-party committee was formed and 2,000 suggestions from the public, in addition to 3,900 others, including those that had accumulated in the Department of the Secretary of State and those from a parliamentary flag committee of 1945–1946". Through a six-week period of study with political manoeuvring, the committee took a vote on the two finalists: the Pearson Pennant and the current design. Believing the Liberal members would vote for the Prime Minister's preference, the Conservatives voted for the single leaf design. The Liberals, though, all voted for the same, giving a unanimous, 14 to 0 vote for the option created by George Stanley and inspired by the flag of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) in Kingston, Ontario.

Stock: 7 4-1-16 g

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Condition Grading Scale

MINT- perfect. NEAR MINT- Very light aging.  EXCELLENT- Very light wear no bends or creases. VERY GOOD-Corners may be just a bit rounded light cancel ink or light crease does not detract from appearance. GOOD- Corners may be noticeably blunt or rounded with noticeable bends or creases or heavy cancellations. POOR-collectible for very rare cards or is a reference copy given presence of major flaws or damage.

Classement

MINT- Parfait. NEAR MINT - Quasiment aucune imperfections. EXCELLENT - Légèrement usés. VERY GOOD - Oblitération légère ou plis léger, en général, en très bonne condition. GOOD - Plis et courbures, déchirures, taches visibles. POOR - Un item qu'on considère collectionnable uniquement pour sa rareté. Peut aussi être un item de référence. Présence de dommages majeurs.