That old dief 'Magic. Reaching down form the platform, Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker shakes hands with some of the more than 7,000 persons who pa(...)

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That old dief 'Magic. Reaching down form the platform, Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker shakes hands with some of the more than 7,000 persons who pa(...)

Date10/2/1965

Names

Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979 (subject)

Grant, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: That old dief 'Magic. Reaching down form the platform, Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker shakes hands with some of the more than 7,000 persons who packed Varsity Arena last night. He trembled with emotion as he said: We Canadians will turn our backs on 2 1/2 years of adversity which have torn the nation asunder.

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Politics and government

Prime ministers

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0043677F

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