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He is famous for many things like creating the Canadian flag in 1965 that we now know today, he won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for his Peace Keeping missions with the U.N during the Suez Crisis. He also ensembled the U.N Emergency Force. Everyone knows he was also the 14th prime minister of Canada and introduced many thing to us like universal medical care, student loans, social legislation, Order of Canada, provisions of old age pensions and more. He worked in the Canadian Army of the Royal Flying Corps in 1917 earning him the name 'Mike'. He was a former secretary of the State Of External Affairs. He was the one who implanted English and French as our two official languages too. Basically, he was known for peacekeeping, humanitarianism, and a strong sense of international responsibility that lives to this day. He made Canada into what it is known for today.
Sources: I'm doing a Historica Project for grade 8
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How old was Lester B. Pearson at death?
Lester B. Pearson died on December 27, 1972 at the age of 75.
Is Lester B Pearson on any coins?
No, but some people mistakes William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's tenth Prime Minister, on the fifty dollar bill as Lester B. Pearson. I don't really see the similarities though.
What is the birth name of Carol Pearson?
Carol Pearson's birth name is Carol Lynn Pearson.
What is the birth name of Puggy Pearson?
Puggy Pearson's birth name is Walter Clyde Pearson.
What is the birth name of Logan Pearson?
Logan Pearson's birth name is Logan Blake Pearson.
Where did lester b Pearson live?
Lester b Pearson lived
When was Lester B. Pearson born?
Lester B. Pearson was born on April 23, 1897.
What is Lester B. Pearson's birthday?
Lester B. Pearson was born on April 23, 1897.
When was Lester B. Pearson College created?
Lester B. Pearson College was created in 1974.
When was Lester B. Pearson Building created?
Lester B. Pearson Building was created in 1973.
Lester B Pearson's nickname?
Lester B Pearson's Nickname is "Mike" which was given to him by his flight commander, because he thought that "Lester" was too soft of a name. wrong lester B Pearson's nickname is ''GAYMAN''
What did Canada do to remember lester b Pearson?
they named the following places in honor of Pearson Toronto Pearson Airport Pearson Civic Center Lester B Pearson College Pearson Peacekeeping Center Pearson Way Lester B Pearson Park Lester B. Pearson Place Also, the Pearson Cup was an award given during the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos
When was Lester B. Pearson School for the Arts created?
Lester B. Pearson School for the Arts was created in 1989.
Who was the first Canadian to win a Nobel Peace Prize?
Lester Bowles Pearson Lester Bowles Pearson
How old was Lester B. Pearson at death?
Lester B. Pearson died on December 27, 1972 at the age of 75.
How many siblings did Lester B. Pearson have?
Yes. Lester B. Pearson had two brothers, Vaughan Whitier Pearson and Marmaduke Pearson.
Where was Lester Pearson buried?
Lester B. Pearson is buried at Maclaren Cemetery in Wakefield, Quebec.
