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Arthur Meighen's Life and Journey
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Birth
Arthur Meighen was born on June 16th 1874 in Anderson Ontario. -
The Great War
During World War 1 the Prime Minister was Robert Borden however, Arthur Meighen was his main helper. -
First Time
On this day Arthur Meighen was appointed to be Prime Minister. He was leader of the Conservative Party. He took Robert Borden's place as Prime Minister. -
End
On this day Arthur Meighen was defeated by Mackenzie King. Meighen was only Prime Minister for a year and a half. -
Another Chance
On this date Arthur Meighen regained power and became Prime Minister once again. He was able to defeat King and take his place. -
Acting Ministers
In 1926 Meighen could not form a ministry or he and his colleagues would be unable to sit until by-elections. They would certainly lose. He appointed a cabinet of “acting ministers” who also became known as “The Shadow Government” which he directed from a seat in the gallery pending his own confirmation at the polls. -
Quick Fall
After only four months as Prime Minister Arthur Meighen was once again defeated by Mackenzie King. King would later lead Canada throught the Great Depression. -
The Persons Case
This was a famous group of five women who fought to have the law changed. Under the law women were not considered persons under law until it was brought to the British Privy Court. There a new law was passed declaring women persons by law. -
Stock Market Crash
On this day there was a disasterous crash in the stock market. This sent millions of people into great distress. This was the main cause of the Great Depression. People lost their houses, jobs and savings. -
Senate
R.B. Bennett was a leader and he appointed Meighen to the senate in 1932 and he was the government leader in that chamber. -
York South
In 1941 he was pulled from that position to lead the Conservatives. In 1942 he went for a seat in York South by election but he was defeated. -
Law
After his 1942 defeat Arthur Meighen resigned from politics and started a law career in Toronto. -
Death
After many years in politics and law Arthur Meighen died at age 86. He died on August 5th 1960 in Toronto Ontario.
