Episode 7: The War of Nerves

Recall: How to Start a Revolution by CBC

Oct 5, 202001:06:24Society & Culture

In response to the kidnappings of James Cross and Pierre Laporte, the federal government invokes the War Measures Act. And when the body of Pierre Laporte is discovered, popular sentiment turns against the FLQ and leads...

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