What is Pearson's contribution to Canadian national symbol?
National Anthem
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Maple Leaf Flag
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Answer
Lester B. Pearson, the Prime Minister of Canada from 1963 to 1968, played a major role in the design and adoption of the Maple Leaf Flag. In 1964, he established a commission to design a new flag for Canada. The commission chose a design featuring a maple leaf on a white background, and this design was adopted by Parliament in 1965.
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