FIRST - Citizen - PREMIER - Citoyen - Ottawa, Ontario
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In 1947, Prime Minister William Lyon Mckenzie King became the first Canadian citizen. En 1947, le Premier Ministre William Lyon Mckenzie King est devenu le premier citoyen canadien.
Waymark Code: WM167W7
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/28/2022
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Inscription on the plaque:
During the 22 years William Lyon Mckenzie King (1874-1950) served as Prime Minister, Canada weathered the second half of the Great Depression and fought the Second World War. Under his leadership, Canada introduced old age pensions, unemployment insurance and veteran's pensions. In 1947, King became the first Canadian citizen, marking a milestone in Canadian identity and independence.
Inscription sur la plaque:
Wiliam Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) a servi 22 ans comme premier ministre dirigeant notamment le pays pendant la Grande Crise et la seconde guerre mondiale. Sous sa gouverne, le Canada a instauré la pension de vieillesse, l’assurance-emploi et la pension des anciens combattants. En 1947, King est devenu le premier citoyen canadien une étape importante pour l’identité et l’autonomie du Canada.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 03/01/1947
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