In his speech on the inauguration of the national flag of Canada, Lester B. Pearson has successfully persuaded the audience to believe that the Maple Leaf Flag is a good choice for Canada. He backs up his persuasive goal by arguing that the flag signifies and marks a nation’s progress, unifies Canadians together, and adheres to moral principles to guide the nation to greatness. To start, Pearson convinces everyone it is important to create a new Canadian emblem as it “is inevitable in the succession of new beginnings that mark a nation's progress” (). Since 1964, the Maple Leaf Flag has witnessed Canada’s growth throughout the years. It indicates the new chapter in Canadian history and also retains a recognizable link to its past. Historically speaking, the…show more content… He expresses that Canada needs a flag that can represent every individual, not only the British descendants. Indeed, the Maple Leaf Flag is a deliberate choice for Canada as it strengthens national unity and improves federal-provincial relations. Ultimately, the national flag of Canada adheres to moral principles to guide the nation to greatness. Pearson describes, “May the land over which this new Flag flies remain united in freedom and justice; a land of decent God-fearing people; fair and generous in all its dealings; sensitive, tolerant and compassionate towards all men; industrious, energetic, resolute; wise, and just in the giving of security and opportunity equally to all its cultures; and strong in its adherence to those moral principles which are the only sure guide to greatness” The maple leaf conveys the idea of freedom, equality, and
