Lester B. Pearson sworn in as PM
Canadian Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Lester B Pearson sworn in as PM April 22, 1963.
Father of the United Nations Forces
“Misunderstanding arising from ignorance breeds fear, and fear remains the greatest enemy of peace.”
Lester B. Pearson, Prime Minister
From The Millennium Collection (2nd series)
Issued by Canada Post January 17, 2000
Designer: Kiky Kambylis
A previous stamp featuring Pearson was released in 1973
Lester Bowles Pearson
From the Caricature Definitives 1973 – 1976 series
Canada Post release October 17, 1973
Designer: David Annesley
Engraver: Yves Baril
Lester Pearson was Canada’s foremost diplomat of the 1950s and 1960s. He formulated the basics of the country’s postwar foreign policy; particularly its involvement in NATO and the United Nations, where he served as president of the General Assembly. In 1957, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic efforts in facilitating Britain and France’s departure from Egypt during the Suez Crisis. A skilled politician, he rebuilt the Liberal Party and as prime minister strove to maintain Canada’s national unity. Under his leadership, the government implemented a Canada Pension Plan; a universal medicare system; a unified Armed Forces; and a new national flag.
History- Oct.12, 1957, Canadian awarded for creation of U.N Peacekeepers – RCI | English (rcinet.ca)
Lester Pearson and the Suez Crisis: Lessons in Canadian Diplomacy (Part 1) – MIR (mironline.ca)