John
George Diefenbaker (1895-1979)
As Canada's 13th Prime Minister, from 1957 to 1963, John Diefenbaker
introduced the Canadian Bill of Rights and extended the vote
to include Native peoples. During his time as Prime Minister
he was also the first to appoint a woman to the federal cabinet.
He served as a Member of the House of Commons until his death
in 1979.
In 1985, a motion for a monument in honour of John Diefenbaker
was passed unopposed in the House of Commons. Twenty-one artists
expressed interest in the project. It was awarded to Winnipeg-based
artist Leo Mol, who had known Mr. Diefenbaker personally.
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