Legacy of Fort Carillon
The importance of Fort Carillon, the Battle of Carillon, and the Flag of Carillon; have long been a source of pride for French Canadians and to the people of Quebec. The Flag of Quebec was modeled after the Carillon flag and the Fort and its history bring honor to a nation which was recognized by the Canadian government in 2007.
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