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Arthur Meighen, prime minister and debater

Arthur Meighen, between about 1914 and 1919 (Library and Archives Canada). Arthur Meighen ca. 1914-1919 · Unknown author · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Arthur Meighen, born in Ontario, moved west to practise law and was first elected for Portage la Prairie in 1908. Prime minister in 1920–1921 and again in 1926, he was known as the ablest debater of his generation and led the Conservative Party from 1920 to 1926.

Scope & context

Meighen as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

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