Pierre Trudeau Becomes Prime Minister

Date: April 20, 1968 • Location: Ottawa, Canada

Pierre Trudeau was sworn in as prime minister of Canada, succeeding Lester B. Pearson.

Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau was a Canadian politician, lawyer, jurist, academic, author, and journalist who served as the 15th prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984. He served as the leader of the Opposition from 1979 to 1980. He led the Liberal Party from 1968 until 1984 and was the member of Parliament (MP) for Mount Royal from 1965 to 1984.