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William Lyon Mackenzie King was in power in Canada for over 21 years.

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William Lyon Mackenzie King was the Prime Minister of Canada from 1921 - 1948 (World War 2). He is the longest serving Prime Minister.Mackenzie KingWilliam Lyon Mackenzie King was Prime Minister during WWII.William Lyon Mackenzie King.Mackenzie KingMackenzie KingWilliam Lyon Mackenzie KingHe was in power from 29 December 1921 to 29 June 1926, and again from 25 September 1926 to 6 August 1930, and once more in 23 October 1935 to 15 November 1948.


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