aug 16, 1948 - Peacekeeping Info

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Suex crisis helped convince Mr. Pearson Canada needed it's own symbols.
Won him a Noble Peace Prize.
125,000 Canadians Armed Forces members have served in peacekeeping missions.
130 have died.
Late 1980's, peacekeeping became a chore.
Canadians regarded peacekeeping as national vocation and burden.
1993, 2 paratroopers beat a Somalian teenager to death.
Attitudes towards peacekeeping soured.
Reigned on top in the past.
Now, Canada is 73rd on the list of peacekeeping contributors.
However, in 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken of his interest in reviving peacekeeping for Canada.
Majority of the public support or somewhat support this decision.