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Why 21 Guns? The Surprising History | Montreal News
Published 2 weeks ago
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Did you know the 21-gun salute isn’t just for Canada Day? It’s a global tradition born from a British Navy bureaucrat’s quest to save gunpowder—and it’s all about odd numbers, hierarchy, and a little thriftiness that turned cannon fire into a symbol of respect.
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