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Halifax Explosion 104th Anniversary Commemorative Year

 

History

Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 will mark the 104-year anniversary of this tragic event

Halifax Explosion Memorial Service

Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 at Fort Needham Memorial Park

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Find information about the Halifax Explosion

CBC Doc: The Halifax Explosion

On the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion this program looks at the causes, effects, and lasting memories and legacies of the tragic event

Poem for Halifax Explosion by Dr. Afua Cooper

The official poem of the Halifax Explosion created by Dr. Afua Cooper in 2019.

Halifax Explosion Chapter - Mission to the Menin Gate

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