Customs and traditions of the Royal Navy — There are many customs and traditions associated with the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. These include formal customs including separate crests associated with ships, ensigns and fleet reviews. There are also several less formal customs and… … Wikipedia
The Canadian Crown and the Canadian Forces — The Canadian Crown is the controlling authority of the Canadian Forces, evidenced in the command structure, symbols and history of the armed forces of Canada. The monarch is the supreme commander of the forces, though she, her Canadian viceroys,… … Wikipedia
The United States of America — The United States of America † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The United States of America BOUNDARIES AND AREA On the east the boundary is formed by the St. Croix River and an arbitrary line to the St. John, and on the north by the… … Catholic encyclopedia
Toast (honor) — For other uses, see Toast (disambiguation). Hip, Hip, Hurrah! by Danish painter P.S. Krøyer, 1888 A toast is a ritual in which a drink is taken as an expression of honor or goodwill. The term may be applied to the person or thing so honored, the… … Wikipedia
Levée (event) — The levée is a New Year s Day social event hosted by the Governor General of Canada, the lieutenant governors, military establishments, municipalities and other institutions. Contents 1 History 2 Present day 2.1 Refreshments … Wikipedia
Levee (event) — The Levée is a New Year s Day social event hosted by the Governor General of Canada, the Lieutenant Governors, military establishments, municipalities and other institutions. History The word Levée (from French, originally fem. pp. of lever… … Wikipedia
Loyal Toast — The Loyal Toast is the first toast to be given at a formal gathering by the presiding person. The words used in the toast differ between countries and specific types of gatherings.The Loyal Toast, simply the words The Queen , is used within the… … Wikipedia
international relations — a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations. [1970 75] * * * Study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies and political… … Universalium
Mess — For other uses, see Mess (disambiguation). A mess (also called a messdeck aboard ships) is the place where military personnel socialise, eat, and (in some cases) live. In some societies this military usage has extended to other disciplined… … Wikipedia
SS Great Britain — was the first ocean going ship to have an iron hull and a screw propeller and, when launched in 1843, was the largest vessel afloat. She originally carried 120 first class passengers (26 of whom were in single cabins), 132 second class passengers … Wikipedia
