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He doesn't favor abortion for any woman who wants one, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau tells a party meeting in Sault Ste. Marie yesterday
A close-up of a man with longish hair and side whiskers, wearing a carnation, speaking intently while raising his left hand.

He doesn't favor abortion for any woman who wants one, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau tells a party meeting in Sault Ste. Marie yesterday

Date24 February 1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: He doesn't favor abortion for any woman who wants one, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau tells a party meeting in Sault Ste. Marie yesterday in reply to a question from a woman who identified herself as a supporter of Women's Liberation. 'Free abortion on demand may be your slogan,' he said. 'It's not mine.'
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario)
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:Northern Ontario
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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_0086431F
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