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Birth of a President
Mackenzie King was born in Berlin (now Kitchener). -
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The life of Mackenxie King
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Mackenzie King earns a law degree
Mackenzie King earns a degree in law from the University of Toronto but decides to never pursue law. -
Canada's first Minister of labour
Mackenzie King was appointed Minister of labour which was a new role in parliament. -
Mackenzie King becomes M.P.
He becomes an M.P. for the riding of Waterloo which was his hometown. -
Graduation from Harvard
After studying at Harvard, Mackenzie King earns a Ph.D. when he submitted a thesis about his work as Minister of Labour. -
Elected into power
As the Liberal party leader he was elected into power. In 1926 he was voted out of power. -
King–Byng Affair
Governor General Byng refused a request made by Mackenzie King which resulted in a scandal which was meant to dissolve parliament. -
Re-elected into power
After losing power for a couple of months he was brought back into power until 1930. -
Yet again in power
Elected for the third time into power until 1948. He was the Prime Minister who was in power for the most amount of time. -
Mackenzie King declares war
After sitting by while World War 2 raged on, Germany made a move against Poland so Mackenzie King secided to finally join the war against Germany. -
The death of a man
Mackenzie King died after leaving parliament in Kingsmere. His grave is at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.
