Graham Spry was a Canadian broadcasting pioneer, business executive, diplomat and socialist. He was the husband of Irene Spry and father of Robin Spry, Richard Spry and Lib Spry.
During the world wars and interwar period, 1914–1947, Canada experienced economic gain, more freedom for women, and new technological advancements. There were severe political tensions over issues of
Wait for Me, Daddy by Claude P. Dettloff, 1940
A Canadian World War I recruiting poster
Recruitment poster for the Voltigeurs (Quebec City) invoking duty to the British Empire and to Canada, assistance to France, and French-Canadian military achievements
Crowd gathered outside old City Hall during the Winnipeg General Strike, June 21, 1919