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The Royal Canadian Military Institute (RCMI), located in Toronto, Ontario, is a private members’ organization. The Royal Canadian Military Institute was founded as the Canadian Military Institute on January 14, 1890. General Sir William Dillon Otter set the founding principles "to provide in an Institute for the defence forces of Canada a Library, museum and club for the purposes of the promotion of military art, science and literature, to gather and preserve the records of the defence forces, and develop its specialized field in Canadian history." 〔Royal Canadian Military Institute by No. 1472 S. Tupper Bigelow Royal Military College of Canada - Review Yearbook (Kingston, Ontario Canada) - Class of 1956 p 228〕 The motto of the RCMI is "Fidelis Per Manere" (Latin) for "To remain faithful".〔(Grant of Arms and Supporters November 14, 1990 Vol. II, p. 50 )〕 The original building was built in 1907. Designed by William Craven Vaux Chadwick, the library was built in 1908.〔(William Craven Vaux Chadwick )〕 The headquarters was expanded in 1912; expanded in 1935; and renovated in 1960s. In 2007, the facade on 426 University Avenue was reconstructed by E R A Kubaneck Architects according to archeological records. Governor General David Johnston laid the cornerstone on June 9, 2012 for a 42 story, 315 suite condominium residence, lofts, and mixed use project. The Colonel in Chief of the RCMI is Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy. The RCMI is supported by fees, donations, and the volunteer services of private members. ==Mission== The RCMI provides a forum to promote education on defence, security and foreign affairs in a unique collegial environment. The RCMI intends to become recognized as the pre-eminent Canadian forum for discussion, research and education on defence, security and foreign affairs. The RCMI seeks to promote the study of military strategy, arts, and literature. The RCMI seeks to promote pride in a strong, unified and independent Canada by enhancing public understanding of political and military history. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Royal Canadian Military Institute」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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