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 Pierre Elliott Trudeau: Swinger, Philosopher, Prime Minister |
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He slid down banisters, dated movie stars and wore a red rose in his lapel. Pierre Elliott Trudeau is arguably the most charismatic prime minister in Canada's history. But he was more than just charisma – Trudeau helped shape Canada with his vision of a unified, bilingual, multicultural "just society." Throughout his 16 years as prime minister, he faced some heavy criticism. But when Trudeau died on Sept. 28, 2000, the nation mourned the man who, in the words of one biographer, "haunts us still." |
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 Trudeau grows up straddling the separate worlds of his gentle anglophone mother and boisterous francophone father. (TV; runs 4:14) |
 Trudeau gains prominence as a vocal supporter of striking asbestos miners. (TV; runs 1:07) |
 Trudeau on the evolution of Cité Libre. (Radio; runs 6:01) |
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 Trudeau, along with Pelletier and Marchand, scores a triple win for the Liberals in Quebec. (Radio; runs 2:10) |
 The justice minister talks about his globetrotting adventures, his swinging bachelor days, and the fun of being a political rebel. (TV; runs 26:14) |
 Trudeau accepts the "very heavy responsibility" of being Liberal leader and prime minister of Canada. (TV; runs 2:20) |
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 At Montreal's St-Jean-Baptiste parade, Trudeau refuses to take shelter as separatist protesters hurl rocks and bottles. (TV; runs 1:11) |
 Prime Minister Trudeau brings in a new bill to enshrine language rights for both French and English Canadians. (TV; runs 1:51) |
 Weeks after being sworn in as prime minister, fans flock to Trudeau like he's a rock star. (TV; runs 1:26) |
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 The October Crisis prompts Trudeau to fill the streets with army tanks and invoke the War Measures Act. (TV; runs 6:08) |
 Trudeau leaves the swinging 60s behind as he takes a wife who's 28 years his junior. (Radio; runs 10:00) |
 In an extremely close 1972 election, Trudeau wins a minority government – but just barely. (TV; runs 4:23) |
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 Trudeau is back with a majority, and vows to create "a government for all Canadians." (TV; runs 2:22) |
 On a 12-day tour, Trudeau visits Latin America, befriends Castro, broadens Canada's foreign policy and makes some American enemies. (TV; runs 16:50) |
 Now Opposition Leader, Trudeau creates a ruckus when he blows off a Liberal party meeting to hit a New York disco. (TV; runs 2:04) |
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 Trudeau announces he will no longer be leader of the Liberal party. (TV; runs 8:12) |
 Trudeau is back as prime minister, ready to lead Canadians into a new decade. (TV; runs 5:20) |
 Trudeau fulfils his long-time goal of patriating Canada's constitution – but without Quebec's consent. (TV; runs 20:20) |
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 Trudeau steps down as prime minister after a contemplative evening walk through an Ottawa snowstorm. (TV; runs 2:10) |
 In a vitriolic indictment of the Meech Lake constitutional accord, Trudeau warns that Canadians can say goodbye to a unified country. (Radio; runs 38:29) |
 Several days after Trudeau's death, three twenty-somethings discuss his legacy. (Radio; runs 10:31) |
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