Ottawa , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Mackenzie King
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, April 18, 2022
1. Mackenzie King Marker
During the 22 years William Lyon Mackenzie 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 veterans' pensions. In 1947, King became the first Canadian citizen, marking a milestone in Canadian identity and independence. Here, he is shown as a commanding and determined presence.
William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) a servi 22 ans comme premier ministre, dirigeant notamment le pays pendant la deuxi่me moiti้ de la Grande Crise et la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Sous sa gouverne, le Canada a instaur้ la pension de vieillesse, l'assurance- emploi et la pension des anciens combattants. En 1947, King est devenu le premier citoyen canadien, une ้tape importante pour l'identit้ et l'autonomie du Canada. Il est d้peint ici comme un chef fort et d้termin้.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics
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Location. 45° 25.475′ N, 75° 41.752′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is on Wellington Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ottawa ON K1A K1A, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wilfrid Laurier (here, next to this marker); The Commissariat (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel dIrumberry de Salaberry, CB (within shouting distance of this marker); Laura Secord, UE (within shouting distance of this marker); Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fight for Canada / La Lutte Pour Le Canada, 1812-1815 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rideau Waterway (within shouting distance of this marker); Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, April 18, 2022
2. Mackenzie King Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
