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Joey Smallwood

1900–1991 · 20th century · Also known as Joseph Smallwood

Joey Smallwood was a Newfoundland journalist and politician who led the campaign for confederation with Canada in the referendums of 1948. After Newfoundland became Canada's tenth province in 1949, he served as its first premier until 1972, pursuing industrial schemes and the resettlement of outport communities. He is often called the last Father of Confederation.

Joey Smallwood
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Dominion of Newfoundland

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