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Calvin Ruck and the Construction Battalion in 1993

30 years ago
Duration 3:55

Calvin Ruck and the Construction Battalion in 1993

Calvin Ruck succeeds in his campaign for recognition of the contribution made by the Construction Battalion, a regiment of Black Canadians in the First World War. Aired July 9, 1993 on CBC Halifax's 1st Edition.

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