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War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden Trail wins Garden Tourism Initiative of the Year
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World War IICanada Offers Safe Harborto the Dutch Royal Family Then Princess Juliana gave birth to a daughter. That day the Canadian Parliament declared the hospital wing where the child was born to be Dutch territory so that one day she would be able to inherit her country's throne. |
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Peace Restored to EuropeThe Royal Family Returns HomeAs an expression of her country's gratitude and friendship, each year forward Queen Juliana sends thousands of colorful tulip bulbs to Ottawa. |
1990Ottawa Presents a Tulip Garden to the United StatesIn the same spirit, Ottawa presented the United States with a tulip garden in recognition of the lasting friendship between the two countries, and the sharing of the longest undefended border in the world. |
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1991The International Peace Garden Foundation is FoundedThe dedication ceremonies in Washington, DC inspired the idea and tradition of passing an International Peace Garden each year from one capital city to another, linking countries around the world in peace. |
An Annual GiftEach year an International Peace Garden is dedicated in a city around the world to recognize the contributions of that city and country to making the world more peaceful. Take a Virtual Tour >> |
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20th International Peace Garden Dedicated in 2010
The Foundation dedicated its 20th International Peace Garden in Istanbul, Turkey.
An Annual Gift
Each year an International Peace Garden is dedicated in a city around the world to recognize the contributions of that city and country to making the world more peaceful.
A Symbol of Commitment
The Peace Gardens symbolize the commitment to the pursuit of freedom, democracy and equality for all.