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Birth of a Great Man
Mackenzie King was born in Berlin Ontario (now known as Kitchener). -
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Mackenzie Kings life span
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Earned his first degree
He earned his first degree on this day in law. He already new by this time that his would never pursue a career in this field though. -
Apointed Minister of Labour
King became Candas first ever deputy Minister of Labour. -
Earns Ph.D
Recieves his Ph.D from Harvard University -
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1st time as Prime Minister
As leader of the Liberals King became the 10th Prime Minister. -
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2nd term in office
During his second term in office he introduced the old age pension, and appointed the first female senator. -
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Final term as PM
During his final term as PM he did a many number of great things including leading canada through second world war, introducing the unemployment insurance act and family allowances act, and the construction of the Alaska Highway. This final term made him the longest serving canadian Prime Minister in history. He then resigned in 1948. -
Canada enters War
On this day King officially announced that Canada was entering world War II against Germany and independently of Britain. During the war king also avoided Conscription. -
King passed away
Passed away in Kingsmere, near Ottawa, at the age of 76. Nearly 2 years after resigning as PM. -
New $50 dollar Bill
In 1969 the scenes of Canada series of banknotes was introduced. On the $50 dollar bill was Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. He is still on the $50 dollar banknote as of today.
