Prince Albert in Prince Albert No. 461, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)
Right Honourable John George Diefenbaker
Le très honorable John George Diefenbaker
— (1895-1979) —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2022
1. Right Honourable John George Diefenbaker Marker
A charismatic orator, John Diefenbaker served as Canada’s 13th prime minister from 1957 to 1963. Born in Ontario and raised in Saskatchewan, he was an accomplished defence lawyer and Member of Parliament for some forty years. Diefenbaker rejuvenated the Progressive Conservative Party and let it to a landslide victory in 1958. His government extended national social programs, promoted Northern development, and championed human rights in Canada and abroad. Although defeated as prime minister in 1963 and later as party leader, he remained a force in Canadian politics until his death.
Orateur d’un grand charisme et avocat réputé, John Diefenbaker fut de 1957 à 1963 le 13e premier ministre du Canada. Né en Ontario et élevé en Saskatchewan, il fit carrière comme député fédéral pendant quelque quarante ans. Il renouvela le Parti progressiste-conservateur et l'amena en 1958 à une victoire écrasante. Son gouvernement accrut les programmes sociaux, favorisa le développement dans le Nord et promut les droits de la personne. Même s’il connut la défaite comme premier ministre
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Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada/Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 53° 12.195′ N, 105° 45.219′ W. Marker is in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, in Prince Albert No. 461. Marker can be reached from Central Avenue just north of 11 Street East, on the right when traveling north. Marker and statue are located in Memorial Square, directly in front of Prince Albert City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1084 Central Avenue, Prince Albert SK S6V 7P3, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prince Albert City Hall / L’hôtel de ville de Prince Albert (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Albert Town Hall–Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Albert Fire Department (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum / Le Musée John et Olive Diefenbaker (approx. one kilometer away).
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2022
2. Right Honourable John George Diefenbaker Marker & Statue
1. John Diefenbaker.
John George “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker was well known as a defense lawyer before his election to Parliament, and was an eloquent spokesman for “non-establishment” Canada. A supporter of civil rights for all, Diefenbaker championed the Canadian Bill of Rights and the extension of the right to vote to First Nations peoples. He also played an important role in the anti-apartheid statement that led to South Africa’s departure from the Commonwealth in 1961. He was a charismatic and popular speaker; but he was also a divisive force within the Progressive Conservative Party.(Submitted on August 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. John Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker appointed the first female minister in Canadian history to his cabinet (Ellen Fairclough), as well as the first Indigenous member of the Senate (James Gladstone). In 1962, Diefenbaker's government eliminated racial discrimination in immigration policy. In foreign policy, his stance against apartheid helped secure the departure of South Africa from the Commonwealth of Nations, but his indecision on whether to accept BOMARC nuclear missiles from the United States led to his government's downfall. He remained in parliament until his death in 1979. Diefenbaker ranks average(Submitted on August 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)in rankings of prime ministers of Canada.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 20223. John Diefenbaker Statue(located beside marker)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2022
4. Commemorative Plaque on Statue
1957-1963
Rt. Hon. John George Diefenbaker
1895-1979
Member of Parliament
for
Prince Albert
for 26 years
1953-1979
”The Chief”
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2022
5. Dedication Plaque on Statue
of the Right Honourable
John Diefenbaker
was commissioned by the
Prince Albert Chamber
of Commerce
and presented to the
City of Prince Albert
as a gift to the community.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2022
6. Prince Albert City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
