Who was the prime minister that succeeded Holt after his death?
John Gorton
William McMahon
Robert Menzies
John McEwen
Answer
John Gorton was the prime minister of Australia from 1968 to 1971. He succeeded Harold Holt, who died in office in 1967. Gorton was a conservative politician and a supporter of the Vietnam War. He was also a strong advocate for Australian independence from Britain.
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