Pierre Trudeau swept Canada with an epidemic known as “TrudeauMania” as he rushed into the position of Prime Minister in 1968. A charismatic man with a smile that charmed many, he helped establish the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and helped to create an officially bilingual country, among other things.
More memorable for his antics and personality than for the things accomplished during his time in leadership, Prime Minister Trudeau held the position for 15 years (with a short upset in the middle).
About His Life:
Pierre Elliott Trudeau – The Canadian Encyclopedia
Biography of Pierre E. Trudeau – a detailed and lengthy biography of Mr. Trudeau’s life from childhood to death.
Pierre Trudeau – from Thoughtco. – bullet points of his life and contributions to Canada’s betterment while Prime Minister.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau – from wikipedia
Reference Books:
Library Call Number – 971.0644092
Other:
Colouring Page – from Crayola
Trudeaumania:– from CBC Digital Archives. A collection of radio and video segments featuring the phenomenon known as Trudeau Mania, in which Prime Minister Trudeau was held in a rock-star celebrity style fandom.
Reflections: The Trudeau Legacy – a documentary about Pierre Trudeau
The Champions: Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. – a 3 part documentaryabout the life and politics of the 50s, 60s and 70s, especially between Pierre Trudeau and Renee Levesque