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For Sir John Graves Simcoe, part of the appeal of the forks of the Thames in 1793 was its distance from the United States, a potential enemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About four decades later, London became Western Canada\u2019s military headquarters following the Upper Canada Rebellion (1837-1838). The presence of the military jumpstarted London\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 20th century, Canada\u2019s conflicts overseas galvanized Londoners. In both world wars, they enlisted in Canada\u2019s military. They worked in their city\u2019s factories. They volunteered their time. And they gave their money.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Photograph, 7th Fusiliers, Stanley Barracks, After 1870, Gift of H. J. Cleeve, London, Ontario, 1979
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Explore the conflicts that impacted London and Londoners…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1837 – 1838<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upper Canada
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1866 – 1871<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fenian Raids<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1885<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northwest Resistance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1899 – 1902<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South African War<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1914 – 1918<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First World War<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1939 – 1945<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second World War<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n