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Rene Levesque on the stump in 1973 Election. He's inspired by the Declaration of Independence
Rene Levesque on the stump in 1973 Election. He's inspired by the Declaration of Independence

Rene Levesque on the stump in 1973 Election. He's inspired by the Declaration of Independence

Date10/30/1973
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0062748F
Bourassa (left) challenged Parti Quebecois leader Rene Levesque to a public debate on economic consequences of Quebec independence and its impact on Canadian dollar
Bourassa (left) challenged Parti Quebecois leader Rene Levesque to a public debate on economic consequences of Quebec independence and its impact on Canadian dollar
11/11/1976
Rene Levesque: A love of independence - but a duty to keep power.
Rene Levesque: A love of independence - but a duty to keep power.
10/22/1981
Independence stand: Rene Levesque says some believe for a relationship between two distinct peoples based Quebec is going down the drain economically
Independence stand: Rene Levesque says some believe for a relationship between two distinct peoples based Quebec is going down the drain economically
1/24/1980
1976. Victory at last: After eight years as party leader without a seat in the legislature, Rene Levesque saw his Parti Quebecois win a landslide victory over Robert Bourassa's Liberals. Before the election Levesque had six seats and after it he had 71 and the Premiership of Quebec.
1976. Victory at last: After eight years as party leader without a seat in the legislature, Rene Levesque saw his Parti Quebecois win a landslide victory over Robert Bourassa's Liberals. Before the election Levesque had six seats and after it he had 71 and the Premiership of Quebec.
11/15/1976
Difficult decision: As he worries about when to call an election, Premier Rene Levesque is doing a juggling act the likes of which is rare even in the byzantine world of Quebec politics - projecting himself simultaneously as a good Canadian and as a sincere separatist
Difficult decision: As he worries about when to call an election, Premier Rene Levesque is doing a juggling act the likes of which is rare even in the byzantine world of Quebec politics - projecting himself simultaneously as a good Canadian and as a sincere separatist
5/20/1980
Milton Cato: He's confident he'll win a sweeping victory in St. Vincent's independence election.
Milton Cato: He's confident he'll win a sweeping victory in St. Vincent's independence election.
4/19/1979
Parti Quebecois leader Rene Levesque: Readers are divided on effects of Quebec election.
Parti Quebecois leader Rene Levesque: Readers are divided on effects of Quebec election.
11/14/1976
Premier-Elect Rene Levesque speaks to supporters in Montreal as it becomes clear is separatist Parti Quebecois will win a majority in yesterday's provincial election
Premier-Elect Rene Levesque speaks to supporters in Montreal as it becomes clear is separatist Parti Quebecois will win a majority in yesterday's provincial election
11/15/1976
Montreal party Quebecois leader Rene Levesque having Sunday stroll trough his riding Dorion, eastend of Montreal day before election day.
Montreal party Quebecois leader Rene Levesque having Sunday stroll trough his riding Dorion, eastend of Montreal day before election day.
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Moment of triumph: Rene Levesque and his wife Corrine raise their arms in triumph after the 1981 provincial election in Quebec
Moment of triumph: Rene Levesque and his wife Corrine raise their arms in triumph after the 1981 provincial election in Quebec
4/14/1981
Running from the hospital. Controller Herbert Orliffe, in St. Michael's Hospital when he was nominated for re-election, has his declaration papers wit(...)
Running from the hospital. Controller Herbert Orliffe, in St. Michael's Hospital when he was nominated for re-election, has his declaration papers wit(...)
11/21/1966
Rene Levesque: He comes under some of the sharpest criticism for his trademark rumpled appearance. Sartorially, the guy's still a separatist.
Rene Levesque: He comes under some of the sharpest criticism for his trademark rumpled appearance. Sartorially, the guy's still a separatist.
8/10/1983