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 Trudeaumania: A Swinger for Prime Minister |
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In 1968, a swinger ran for prime minister. Canadians had never before seen anyone like Pierre Elliott Trudeau in the House of Commons. He brought youthfulness and a promise of change. He also brought a Mercedes-Benz. Women and men were mesmerized by him. But Trudeau’s appeal extended beyond Parliament. He became a political pop star, attracting admirers whose dedication rivaled that of Beatles fans. Canada called it Trudeaumania, a phenomenon that lasted until his marriage in 1971. |
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 At an Ontario Liberal Party press conference, a crowd of 500 clusters around Justice Minister Trudeau. (TV; runs 2:42) |
 A group of swooning women, men, children and reporters hoping to meet the new prime minister wait outside Parliament. (TV; runs 1:26) |
 Crowds of children take the day off school to watch Prime Minister Trudeau's campaign speech for the federal election. (Radio; runs 1:40) |
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 Not everyone was swept up in Trudeaumania. Although Trudeau had won the election, New Democratic Party leader Tommy Douglas called the win unfair. (Radio; runs 4:10) |
 Never in the history of Canadian politics has the world press covered a prime minister's personal life as much as Trudeau's. (TV; runs 2:05) |
 Peace reigns on Parliament Hill as musicians John Lennon and Yoko Ono visit with Prime Minister Trudeau. (Radio; runs 1:53) |
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 As part of his election campaign, Prime Minister Trudeau tours southwestern Ontario in a helicopter. (TV; runs 1:44) |
 The Trudeaumania bubble bursts as the eligible bachelor announces his secret marriage to Margaret Sinclair, a woman 30 years younger than him. (TV; runs 2:26) |
 In 1968, Florene Moskovitz put on her white beret and headed off to Parliament Hill hoping to meet Prime Minister Trudeau. Twenty-five years later, she looks back. (TV; runs 4:36) |
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 After retiring as prime minister, Trudeau grants very few interviews and leads a reclusive existence. In one rare interview, he talks about the Trudeaumania days. (TV; runs 2:14) |
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6 Additional Clips about Trudeaumania: A Swinger for Prime Minister
