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| Invitation and Instructions for the Official Opening of the Confederation Centre, Charlottetown, 6 October 1964 |
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| The Queen Backstage with Carlou Carter, Dave Broadfoot, Portia White, and Mavor Moore, Charlottetown, 6 October 1964 |
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| The most significant event she participated in was the 1964 Centennial Celebrations commemorating the first meeting of the Fathers of Confederation in Charlottetown. The celebrations included the opening of a new complex housing a state-of-the-art theatre, art gallery, and library: the Fathers of Confederation Memorial Buildings. On October 7th, 1964, the Queen herself cut the ribbon at the Confederation Centre. Its first performance, a royal variety show featuring performers from across the country, was held that afternoon. | | Next>>> | | Previous<<< |
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