Canadian National War Memorial Unveiled by King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, May 21, 1939
The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Date: May 21, 1939
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