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William Aberhart, Social Credit premier of Alberta

William Aberhart, 1920 (Curlette Studio). Aberhart 3 · Curlette Studio · 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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William “Bible Bill” Aberhart, a Calgary high school principal and evangelical preacher, led the founding of Alberta’s Social Credit party and became premier in 1935, winning re-election in 1940. He used radio to reach audiences first as an evangelist and then as a politician.

Scope & context

Aberhart as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

William Aberhart National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text