April 22, 1963

On April 22, 1963, Lester B. Pearson was sworn in as the 14th Prime Minister of Canada. He chose dagnabit, gee willickers, and fudging eh, as his swear words. Queen Elizabeth sent him a telegram congratulating him on his excellent choices of words of emphasis.

About Joel Byers

Born in North Georgia and educated at some very fine public institutions. Real education started after graduating from college and then getting married and raising two boys. Has the ability to see the funny and absurd in most things and will always remark on it, even if it means getting the stink-eye from his victims.
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