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Joseph „Joey“ Roberts Smallwood, PC, CC, (* 24. Dezember 1900 in Gambo, Neufundland; † 18. Dezember 1991 in St. John’s) war ein kanadischer Politiker, Journalist, Autor, Enzyklopädist und Gewerkschafter. Er war die treibende Kraft beim Beitritt Neufundlands zu Kanada, der am 31. März 1949 vollzogen wurde, und gilt aus diesem Grund als ...
Joseph Roberts Smallwood PC CC (December 24, 1900 – December 17, 1991) was a Newfoundlander and Canadian politician. He was the main force who brought the Dominion of Newfoundland into Canadian Confederation in 1949, becoming the first premier of Newfoundland, serving until 1972.
14. Feb. 2008 · During the years of the National Convention (1946–47), Joey Smallwood established himself as the leading proponent of Confederation. He demonstrated willpower, courage and ruthlessness in the political ring, and mastered populist propaganda to make himself an exceptional contemporary politician.
12. Mai 2017 · From journalist to labour organizer to father of modern Newfoundland, Joey Smallwood was a polarizing figure who had an undeniable impact on the future of Canada.
Learn about Joey Smallwood, the journalist, labour agitator, historian and politician who led Newfoundland into Confederation with Canada in 1949. Explore his life, achievements, challenges and legacy through photos, documents and quotes.
Born Joseph Roberts on December 24 in Gambo, Newfoundland, the eldest of 13 children. 1916. Abandons school to become a journalist. 1920–1924. Moves to New York where he works as a journalist. and supports the socialist movement.
This 1970 film by Julian Biggs follows Joey Smallwood, the first premier of Newfoundland and a Father of Confederation, during a turbulent period of his political career. It reveals his personality, challenges and controversies through interviews and archival footage.
