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Topic spans: 1968 - 1971
Trudeaumania: A Swinger for Prime Minister
In 1968, a swinger ran for prime minister. Canadians had never before seen anyone like Pierre Elliott Trudeau in the House of Commons. He brought youthfulness and a promise of change. He also brought a Mercedes-Benz. Women and men were mesmerized by him. But Trudeau's appeal extended beyond Parliament. He became a political pop star, attracting admirers whose dedication rivaled that of Beatles fans. Canada called it Trudeaumania, a phenomenon that lasted until his marriage in 1971.
Photo of Trudeau at 1968 Liberal leadership convention from Library and Archives Canada, PA-111213
11 television clips
5 radio clips
Trudeau on Trudeaumania
Broadcast Date: Jan. 16, 1994
After retiring as prime minister, Pierre Elliott Trudeau grants very few interviews and leads a reclusive existence. He spends most of his time at his Montreal home or his office at Heenan Blaikie law firm. Trudeau's former wife Margaret once said he is "destined for eternal solitude." The CBC documentary Memoirs captures a rare Trudeau interview, in which he talks about the Trudeaumania days.Trudeau on Trudeaumania
• Trudeau's popularity declined considerably during his term in the 1980s. His National Energy Policy especially angered Alberta's prosperous oil purveyors.• After a pensive walk during a snowstorm, Trudeau retired from politics on June 30, 1984. • Less than two months before his death, Trudeau went on a wilderness retreat with old friends and his son Sasha.
• Trudeau died at the age of 80 on Sept. 28, 2000. He suffered from Parkinson's disease, prostate cancer and a severe bought of pneumonia.
Trudeau on Trudeaumania
Medium: Television
Program: CBC Television News
Broadcast Date: Jan. 16, 1994
Guest(s): Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Narrator: Brian Mckenna
Duration: 2:14
Last updated:
Aug. 28, 2008
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Television
2:37
Nov. 28, 1983
Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau takes tea with the Chinese premier as part of his worldwide peace and disarmament mission.
Television
3:31
Feb. 18, 1980
Joe Clark's Tory minority proves short-lived when the Liberals win a majority in the 1980 election.
Trudeau on Trudeaumania.
The CBC Digital Archives Website.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Last updated: Aug. 28, 2008.
[Page consulted on Feb. 14, 2012.]