'Diefenbaker' presentation slideshows

The Diefenbaker Years

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The End of Liberal Power - 1957

The End of Liberal Power - 1957. The Pipeline Debate and the end of Liberal Power - 1957. The Liberals decided to finance the construction of a natural gas pipeline from Alberta to Ontario.

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The Diefenbaker Years

The Diefenbaker Years. 1957-1963. Political Trends 1945-1967. Conservative Majority. Liberal Majorities. Liberal Majorities. St. Lawrence Seaway Closure to end pipeline debate. John Diefenbaker becomes Prime Minister. Lester B. Pearson’s Liberals return to power.

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Canadian politics after wwii

Canadian politics after wwii. In 1948, Mackenzie King finally retired at the age of 73. He was replaced as leader of the Liberal Party by Louis St. Laurent. Louis St. Laurent Served as Prime Minister from 1948 to 1957

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Change in power

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The Avro Arrow

The Avro Arrow. The first satellite in space - Sputnik. Prime Minister Diefenbaker. In 1959, Prime Minister Diefenbaker canceled the Avro Arrow program. A Canadian company had developed the highly advanced jet fighter. It was said to be 20 years ahead of its time .

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