What party did Pearson lead in 1958, after the Liberals defeat?
The Liberal Party
The Conservative Party
The Democratic Party
The Green Party
Answer
After the Liberal Party lost the 1958 federal election, Lester Pearson became the leader of the party. Pearson was a long-time Liberal politician and had served as the Minister of External Affairs in the government of Louis St. Laurent. Pearson led the Liberals to victory in the 1963 federal election and became Prime Minister of Canada.
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