Timeline of Quebec history (1931–1959)

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This section of the Timeline of Quebec history concerns the events relating to the province of Quebec, Canada between the Westminster statute and the "Quiet Revolution."

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1930s

1940s

1950s

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References

  1. "Crucifix removed from National Assembly's Blue Room". CBC News. July 9, 2019. Retrieved 2019-07-14.

See also

Preceded by Timeline of Quebec history
1931 to 1959
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