Sir John A. Macdonald: the Good and the Bad
Episode Date: October 11, 2024How should we remember Sir John A Macdonald? At the newly resdesigned Bellevue House in Kingston, visitors can see that Macdonald had many accomplishm...
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252 episodes transcribedHow should we remember Sir John A Macdonald? At the newly resdesigned Bellevue House in Kingston, visitors can see that Macdonald had many accomplishm...
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