Monday, August 12, 2019

Fiftieth Anniversary of Canadian Governors General Plaque

In the grounds of Rideau Hall, west of Rideau Hall and its fountain on the north side of the path a garden with a plaque commemorates fifty years of Canadians occupying the position of Canada's Governor General.


THE 5OTH ANNIVERSARY OF CANADIAN GOVERNORS GENERAL

1952  50  2002

Since Vincent Massey's appointment in 1952, Governors General have been Canadian Citizens.

Unveiled by her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of her Majesty's Golden Jubilee visit to Canada.


LE 50E ANNIVERSAIRE DES GOUVERNEURS GÉNÉRAUX CANADIENS

1952  50  2002

Depuis la nomination de Vincent Massey en 1952, les gouverneurs généraux sont des citoyens canadiens.

Inauguré par sa Majesté la Reine lors de la visite du Jubilé de sa Majesté au Canada.



Bronze maple leaves in the garden display the names of
Canadians who have served as Governor General of Canada.

Governors General of Canada
1952 — 2002


Vincent Massey 1952 - 1959
Georges Vanier 1959 - 1967
Roland Michener 1967 - 1974
Jules Léger 1974 - 1979
Edward Schreyer 1979 - 1984
Jeanne Sauvé 1984 - 1990
Ray Hnatyshyn 1990 - 1995
Roméo LeBlanc 1995 - 1999
Adrienne Clarkson 1999 - 2005