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Georges P. Vanier: Soldier, Diplomat, Governor General

This short documentary looks at Governor General Georges Vanier: his military service in two world wars, his diplomatic service between the wars and his investiture as Canada's 19th Governor General.
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This short documentary looks at Governor General Georges Vanier: his military service in two world wars, his diplomatic service between the wars and his investiture as Canada's 19th Governor General.

Politics and Government - Canada History - Canada War, Conflict and Peace All subjects
  • director
    Clément Perron
  • script
    Clément Perron
  • producer
    Victor Jobin
    Jean Roy
  • executive producer
    Léonard Forest
  • photography
    Wally Gentleman
    François Séguillon
    Georges Dufaux
  • editing
    Édouard Davidovici
  • music
    Norman Bigras

Education

Ages 15 to 17
School subjects
Civics/Citizenship - Federal/Provincial Government History - Canada 1946-1991 Social Studies - Canada in the World Today Social Studies - Canadian Politics and Government
An introduction to the life and times of Canada’s nineteenth Governor General. Brainstorm the students’ prior knowledge of Vanier’s role in Canadian history. Have students comment on Georges P. Vanier’s distinguished military and diplomatic career as both soldier and leader of men. How would you account for his successful life? In what ways could he be called a visionary?

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