Canadian History
March 13,1964
Cyprus United Nations Peacekeeping
The peacekeeping operation in Cyprus, from 1964 to today, is one of Canada's longest and best-known overseas military commitments.
Canadian soldier on UN Peacekepping. Credit Public Domain.
Quote
“Of all our dreams today there is none more important - or so hard to realize - than that of peace in the world. May we never lose our faith in it or our resolve to do everything that can be done to convert it one day into reality. ”
L. to R.: Hon. Paul Martin, Hon. Lester B. Pearson and the Rt. Hon. Louis St. Laurent.*.