Ottawa, May 21. S6YX/ITHOUT freedom there can be no enduring peace, without peace there can be no enduring freedom," declared King George today in a striking climax to hi: speech at the unveiling of the National War Memorial here.
His Majesty had called attention to the symbolism of the Memorial.
"Surmounting the arch, through which the armed forces of the nation are pressing onward," he declared, "are the figures of Peace and Freedom. Not by chance do they appear side by side. Peace and Freedom cannot long be separated, Tt is well to have in one of the world's capitals a visible reminder of so great a truth." tinued, "to recall Canada's part in the great conflict, Fortunately, my ask has already been largely' per~ formed, for the beautiful. work of art T have unveiled Is a vivid and enduring expression of the spirit of Canada, "The Memorial speaks to the world Canada's heart, and its symbolism {is beautifully adapted. It has been well named "The Response,' One sees ata glance the answer made by Canada when the world's peace was broken and freedom threatened.
'For this cause, 60,000 Canadians gave their lives, anda still larger humber suffered' impairment of body end. mind, The "Memorial has a message for all generations and all The King spoke in a clear, sinn voice, his delivery being the most Impressive of any speech yot made his tour.
Huge crowds began to collect near the Memorial "at dawn, and "the arrival of Their Majesties at 1 o'clock was heralded by prolonged cheer Guardsmen, In. scarlet tunes and holding banners fourteen feot high, formed a Guard of Monour round the Memorial. They stepped aside fas the King, at the invitation of the Prime Minister, Mr. W. L, Mackenzie ing, spoke the final words of d ication.
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