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Digital History Project
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Founding of Canada
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Sir John A. Macdonald Elected PM
As the first Prime Minister of Canada, Sir John A. Macdonald was largely responsible for obtaining Confederation and the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railroad For more information, please see
http://en.digitalhistory.ottawagraphy.ca/projects/pg/09-statue-sir-john-macdonald -
Alexander Mackenzie Elected PM
Alexander Mackenzie was Canada's second Prime Minister. He succeded Sir John A. MacDonald after a scandal, and served as the Prime Minister for 10 years. For more information, go to
http://en.digitalhistory.ottawagraphy.ca/projects/pg/06-statue-alexander-mackenzie -
Sir Wilfred Laurier Elected PM
Canada's first francophone Prime Minister, Sir Wilfred Laurier was well known for his efforts to unite French and English Canada For more details, please go to:
http://en.digitalhistory.ottawagraphy.ca/projects/pg/12-statue-sir-wilfrid-laurier -
Sir Robert Borden Elected PM
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Famous Five Win Their Case
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Election of William Lyon Mackenzie King
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National War Memorial Unveiled
Memorial to commemorate the soldiers of the First World War created in Ottawa Please see the following link for more details
http://en.digitalhistory.ottawagraphy.ca/projects/pg/05-national-war-memorial -
Diefenbaker Elected PM
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Lester B. Pearson Elected PM
Among other things, Pearson was responsible for bringing in our health care system, the Canada Pension Plan, and creating the current flag of Canada More information can be found at
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Centennial Flame Lit
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Assassination of D'Arcy McGee
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Death of Terry Fox