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Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope re-emerges as symbol of Canadian nationalism
Guardian traces Fox's role in renewed Canadian nationalism
1 Sep 19 6:00 AM · 5d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 3
The Guardian's feature argues that at a moment of perceived threat to Canadian sovereignty, Fox's story is drawing renewed, bipartisan praise as a unifying national symbol.
“I was a Star Wars fanatic, and I remember saying to mom: ‘He has a robot leg.’”
Rob Stickle, Eyewitness, elementary school teacher · gnews ↗Terry Fox Subject; 1980 cross-country runner
Mark Carney Prime Minister of CanadaBryan Adams SingerSean Menard Director of 'Run Terry Run'Rob Stickle Eyewitness to Fox's 1980 run, now a Toronto teacher
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first by Mastodon, 5d ago · also The Guardian
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