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oct 15, 1970 - Troops in Montreal

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Troops in Montreal

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Premier Bourassa announces that he has asked the federal governement for military assistance in Quebec under the National Defence Act. Within an hour, 1,000 soldiers are deployed at key locations in Montreal. Bourassa and Montreal mayor Jean Drapeau request further federal assistance.

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oct 15, 1970
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~ 54 years ago