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Canada and the War.
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(1874-1950)
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"William Lyon Mackenzie King had a long political career. He was leader of the Liberal Party for 29 eventful years through the buoyant expansion of the 1920s, the depression of the 1930s, the shock of World War II, and then the post-war reconstruction, and for 21 of these years he was Canada’s prime minister. His decisions during this time contributed significantly to the shaping of Canada and to its development as an influential middle power in world affairs. During his lifetime his achievements were sometimes obscured by a style notable for its compromises. After his death his political career was sometimes overshadowed by the revelation of his unsuspected personal idiosyncrasies."
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Statements, speeches, addresses, and broadcasts given by Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King, and published in the series “Canada and the War.” Titles are:
- “Parliament and the people : unity and freedom. A Radio address by Right Honourable W. L. Mackenzie King” on February 7, 1940. Includes stamp reading “Vote Fred Hoblitzell.”
- “Canada’s War effort – how best promoted : “national” versus “union” government. A Radio address by Right Honourable W. L. Mackenzie King” on February 23, 1940. Includes stamp reading “Vote Fred Hoblitzell.”
- “The Hyde Park Declaration : cooperation in economic defence. Statement by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on April 28, 1941.
- “To-day’s Situation and Canada’s contribution : sunlight and shadows. Statement by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on June 13, 1941.
- “Canada’s contribution to freedom. Speech by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada at a dinner tendered in his honour by the Associated Canadian Organizations of New York City” on June 17, 1941.
- “Servitude or freedom : the present position of the war. Speech by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada at the dinner tendered in his honour by the Canadian Clubs of Ottawa” on September 17, 1941.
- “Controlling the cost of living : the stabilization of prices and wages. Broadcast by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on October 18, 1941.
- “The inauguration of the Second Victory Loan. Addresses broadcast by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada and Franklin D. Roosevelt, president of the United States” on February 15, 1942.
- “Manpower and a Total War effort : national selective service. Broadcast by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on August 19, 1942.
- “Three years of war : the real issue in the struggle. Broadcast by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on September 10, 1942.
- “Labour and the war. An address to the American Federation of Labour 1942 Convention, by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on October 9, 1942.
- “Nothing matters now but victory. An address on the opening of the 1942 Victory Loan Campaign, by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on October 16, 1942.
- “The military occupation of French North Africa and the withdrawal of recognition of the Government at Vichy. Statement by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on November 8 and 9, 1942.
- “The defence of common liberties. An address to the pilgrims of the United States by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on December 2, 1942.
- “Canada’s fighting men. An address on the opening of the fourth Victory Loan Campaign by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on April 19, 1943.
- “Canadian forces in the North Pacific : Alaska and the Aleutians. Broadcast by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on August 21, 1943.
- “Visit of the President of the United States to the capital of Canada. Addresses by the Right Honourable W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada; Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States; the Honourable Thomas Vien, K.C., speaker of the Senate; the Honourable James Allison Glen, K.C., M.P., Speaker of the House of Commons” on August 25, 1943.
- “The unconditional surrender of Italy (September 3, 1943) : four years of War, 1939-1943. Broadcasts by Right Honourable W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on September 8 and 10, 1943.
- “The battle against inflation. Broadcast by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on December 4, 1943.
- “Proceedings on the occasion of an address by Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada to the members of both Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Addresses by the Right Honourable Winston Churchill, C.H., M.P., Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; the Right Honourable W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada; the Right Honourable Viscount Simon, G.C. S.I., G.C.V.O, Lord Chancellor of the United Kingdom; the Right Honourable Clifton Brown, M.P., speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom” on May 11, 1944.
- “Canada’s support of the army overseas, broadcast by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on November 8, 1944.
- “General elections and the War : the Government’s plans for the coming months. Broadcast by Right Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, M.P., Prime Minister of Canada” on March 2, 1945.
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