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Being John A. Macdonald
Sir John A. Macdonald has been described as a pragmatic statesman, earning the title of Old Chieftain, and a procrastinating drunk with the nickname of Old Tomorrow. But there's no denying the legacy of Canada's first prime minister. He united the country with his national vision and the construction of the world's longest railway. Macdonald would overcome personal hurdles, albeit with the help of the bottle, to lay the foundation for modern Canada.
Program: Canada Now
Broadcast Date: July 1, 2004
Guest(s): Brian Porter
Reporter: Rita Celli
Duration: 7:22
Last updated: May 11, 2012
Page consulted on March 7, 2013
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Paying respect at the simple burial site of Canada's first prime minis...
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Lester B. Pearson praises Macdonald's seminal contribution to Canadian...
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The great-grandson of Canada's first prime minister visits pivotal pla...
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Sir John A. Macdonald's only living relative journeys to his great-gra...
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Prime Minister John A. Macdonald pleads his case for a far-reaching ra...
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Front Page Challenge discusses Macdonald's legendary drinking habits.
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Sir John A. Macdonald doll is a surprise hit for Christmas.
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Michael Enright talks to author Richard Gwyn about his biography, Sir ...
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