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Charles Joseph Clark PC CC AOE (born June 5, 1939) is a Canadian businessman, writer, and politician who served as the 16th prime minister of Canada from 1979 to 1980. Despite his relative inexperience, Clark rose quickly in federal politics, entering the House of Commons in the 1972 election and winning the leadership of the Progressive ...
Jun 1, 2024 · Joe Clark, Canadian politician who served as prime minister of Canada from June 1979 to March 1980, the youngest person ever to win the post. He also was a two-time leader of the Progressive Conservatives (1976–83 and 1998–2003). Learn more about Clark’s life and career.
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Feb 21, 2008 · Charles Joseph “Joe” Clark, PC, CC, journalist, author, 16th prime minister of Canada 1979-80, (born 5 June, 1939 at High River, AB). Clark was Canada's youngest prime minister when he took office one day before his 40th birthday. His brief term put a temporary end to 16 years of Liberal rule.
Jul 14, 2018 · Learn about Joe Clark, the former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and the youngest prime minister of Canada. Find out his achievements, controversies, and political career from 1972 to 2003.
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Dec 30, 2020 · Clark was known for his tough love approach to discipline and education, which inspired the film "Lean on Me" starring Morgan Freeman. He served as a U.S. Army Reserve sergeant, a drill instructor, and a White House policy advisor.
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The prime ministership of Joe Clark is one of the great “what-ifs?” of Canadian history. Serving the shortest term of any elected prime minister, Clark barely accomplished anything in office before he was promptly thrown back out.
Mar 2, 2024 · Former prime minister Brian Mulroney had a 'quite remarkable' ability to bring people together and draw out the best in them, says Mulroney's former political rival turned member of cabinet ...
