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1948 in Canada

Explore 4 historical events and records for Canada in 1948.

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Historical records for Canada in 1948

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April

4 April 1948

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)

Pearson, Lester Bowles · Washington · Foreign Secretary of Canada · Warfare / North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)

Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance

4 April 1948

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Pearson, Lester Bowles · Washington · Secretary of State for External Affairs · Government / Government of Canada

Signs the Treaty establishing the NATO alliance

November

15 November 1948

Prime Minister of Canada

Saint-Laurent, Louis · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Becomes prime minister after Mackenzie King retires.

Other events (month unknown)

1948

Secretary of State for External Affairs

Pearson, Lester Bowles · Secretary of State for External Affairs · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Foreign Secretary

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