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Peacekeeping Monument

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Peacekeeping monument
Peacekeeping monument

Reconciliation: The Peacekeeping Monument is a monument in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, commemorating Canada's role in international peacekeeping and the soldiers who have participated and are currently participating, both living and dead.

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Peacekeeping Monument
Sussex Drive, Ottawa Lowertown (Rideau-Vanier)

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Peacekeeping Monument

Sussex Drive 424
K1N 9M6 Ottawa, Lowertown (Rideau-Vanier)
Ontario, Canada
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