John G. Diefenbaker, 1895–1979.
Arthur Slade
Arthur Slade is the author of four books for young adults: Draugr, which was nominated for a Saskatchewan Book Award for Children and a Small Press Book Award in the U.S., The Haunting of Drang Island, The Loki Wolf, and Dust. He also penned the comic book Hallowed Knight, which was made in Saskatchewan and sold worldwide. His short fiction and non-fiction work has appeared in various magazines throughout North America and been broadcast on CBC Radio.
Arthur was born in Moose Jaw, raised on a ranch in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan, and further educated at the University of Saskatchewan (B.A. Honours English). He writes full time from his home in Saskatoon and spends a good portion of his year giving readings and presentations at schools across the country. Arthur may be visited virtually at http://www.arthurslade.com or e-mailed at [email protected].
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John Diefenbaker
AN APPOINTMENT WITH DESTINY
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Slade, Arthur G. (Arthur Gregory)
John Diefenbaker: an appointment with destiny
(The Quest Library ; 9).
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-9688166-0-6
1. Diefenbaker, John G., 1895–1979. 2. Canada–Politics and government -1957–1963. 3. Prime ministers–Canada–Biography. I. Title. II. Series: Quest library; 9.
FC616.D53S48 2001 971.064’2’092 C2001-940386-0
F1034.3.D.53S48 2001
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Chronology and Index: Lynne Bowen
Layout: édiscript enr.
Cover design: Zirval Design
Cover illustration: Francine Auger
John Diefenbaker’s signature: National Archives of Canada/PA-130070
Photo research: Arthur Slade … Rhonda Bailey
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Contents
1 “I’m going to be prime minister!”
4 Member of Parliament
5 Leader of the Opposition
6 Prime Minister of Canada
7 Follow John!
8 Collision Course
9 “Everybody’s against me but the people.”
10 “Washed Up”