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Canada's new Prime Minister, Lester B
Canada's new Prime Minister, Lester B

Canada's new Prime Minister, Lester B

Date5/17/1963
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Original Toronto Star caption: Canada's new Prime Minister; Lester B. Pearson sits at back right; but doesn't seem to have the attention of all the ladies; even his wife who is at back left; next to row of standing men; at Parliament opening in Ottawa yesterday. Mrs. Pearson is peeking out from behind her companion to watch all the activity before ceremony starts.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0107490F
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