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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.
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 ...
14. Feb. 2008 · The leading proponent of Confederation in Newfoundland in the 20th century, Joey Smallwood played an important role in bringing the province into Confederation in 1949. He served as Newfoundland and Labrador’s first premier for nearly 23 years, and is sometimes referred to as “the last Father of Confederation.” During his ...
12. Mai 2017 · In December of 1900, something happens in the tiny town of Gambo, Newfoundland that will change the course of Canadian history: Joseph Roberts Smallwood is born. Most will know him as Joey...
26. Feb. 2019 · (Jeremy Eaton/CBC) Chief among the historical tidbits quietly tucked away on the massive third floor of Memorial University's Queen Elizabeth II library is a set of papers, pictures and trinkets...
"Joey" Smallwood played a leading and decisive role in bringing Newfoundland into Confederation in 1949. Born at Mint Brook, Gambo, he was schooled in St. John's and worked as a journalist, labour organizer, farmer, broadcaster and author. In 1946 he joined the public debate over Newfoundland's future, becoming a passionate advocate of union ...
29. Dez. 2014 · CBC. Updated December 29, 2014. Joe Smallwood was at peace, helped calm those around him, says son. Conception Bay North businessman Joe Smallwood, the grandson and namesake of...
