LONGEST - Serving Prime Minister - PREMIER - Ministre resté en poste le plus longtemps - Ottawa, Ontario
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In 1947, William Lyon Mckenzie King became the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada. En 1947 William Lyon McKenzie King est devenu le Premier Ministre resté en poste le plus longtemps
Waymark Code: WM167VR
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.
Type of documentation of superlative status: Plaque and Web Site Below
Location of coordinates: Ottawa
Web Site: [Web Link]
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