What did Pearson resign from in 1968?
The United Nations
The Liberal Party
Prime minister and politics altogether
Secretary of state for external affairs
Answer
Lester Pearson resigned from the Prime Ministership in 1968. He also resigned from politics altogether at this time. This was due to his health, which was deteriorating, and his desire to spend more time with his family. He also felt that he had accomplished what he set out to do as Prime Minister, and that it was time for someone new to take over.
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