John Diefenbaker
John George Diefenbaker (September 18, 1895 – August 16, 1979) was the seventeenth Prime Minister of Canada from June 21, 1957 to April 22, 1963.
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| 17th Prime Minister of Canada | |
| In office June 21, 1957 – April 22, 1963 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Vincent Massey Georges Vanier |
| Preceded by | Louis St. Laurent |
| Succeeded by | Lester Pearson |
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| Born | John George Diefenbaker September 18, 1895 Neustadt, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | August 16, 1979 (aged 83) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Outside the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
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| Children | none |
| Alma mater | University of Saskatchewan (BA, MA, LLB) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | "Dief", "The Chief" |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Branch/service | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1916–17 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 196th Battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Diefenbaker was known for his passing laws meant to reduce racial discrimination.
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John Diefenbaker's birthplace
Diefenbaker as a law student, c. 1919
Recreation of Diefenbaker's first office, Wakaw, Saskatchewan
Handout for the Diefenbaker campaign 1926
Diefenbaker as King's Counsel, 1929
Poster to advertise a speech by John Diefenbaker as Conservative candidate, 1939 (leading up to the 1940 federal election)
Diefenbaker makes his point in the House of Commons, 1948
Diefenbaker greeting Queen Elizabeth II, 1957
Diefenbaker with Charles de Gaulle, 1958
Three "Diefendollars", used to mock Diefenbaker during the 1962 campaign.
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