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The maple leaf has long been a part of Canadian history. Perhaps it is best known for its prominent spot on the country's flag.
1700s
Historians believe that because of the qualities of maple sap, the maple leaf was important to the people who settled in Canada even before Europeans arrived.
1800s
In 1834, the St. Jeane the Baptiste Society made the maple leaf its official emblem. In 1836, the Canadian newspaper "Le Canadien" referred to it as a suitable emblem for Canada.
Song
In 1867, Alexander Muir wrote "The Maple Leaf Forever," which was well received and was treated as the national song for the next few decades.
Coins
While it previously appeared on other general circulation coins, today the maple leaf appears on the Canadian penny. It also appears on the country's gold and silver Canadian Maple Leaf bullion coins.
Military
In 1860, the maple leaf was placed on military uniforms of the 100th Regiment. It was included on badges in World War I and World War II, but they were green. In 1957, the maple leafs were changed to red on military decals.
Flag
After centuries of being tied to Canada, the maple leaf became part of the official Canadian flag on Feb. 15, 1965.
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