Trudeaumania
A conversation with Paul Litt
Event Details
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:34 PM
City: Peterborough
1 Gzowski Way
Building: Enwayaang
Room: ENW 103
Cost: free
In 1968, Canadians dared to take a chance on a new kind of politician. Pierre Trudeau, a relative newcomer to federal politics, became the leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister that April. Within two months, he led the Liberals to victory in a snap election. His meteoric rise to power was driven by Trudeaumania, an explosive mix of passion and fear fueled by media hype and nationalist ambition. Exhilarated crowds greeted his appearances across the country. He became a sex symbol whose image was burnished by the star-making machinery of posters, fashion, and hit songs.
What exactly was going on in Canada in 1968? And did it matter?
Hosted by the School for the Study of Canada / École d’études canadiennes in conjunction with CAST 2285: Canada’s 1960s.
Everyone welcome.
Paul Litt is a historian of twentieth-century Canada. His work has addressed intersections of the fields of cultural history, public history, political history, and business history. The nature and history of Canadian nationalism has been a consistent focus of his research and teaching.
Contact Info
School for the Study of Canada / École d’études canadiennes
canadianstudies@trentu.ca