1904
Born on October 20 in Falkirk, Scotland.
1910
Douglas family emigrates to Winnipeg, Manitoba.
1911
Suffers from osteomyelitis and nearly loses a leg.
1914–1919
Returns to Scotland. Leaves school early to
work in a factory
1919
Douglas family returns to Winnipeg. Works as apprentice in a printing plant and witnesses
the Winnipeg General Strike.
1930
Marries Irma Dempsey, with whom he has two daughters. Appointed pastor of the Baptist Church, Weyburn, Saskatchewan.
1933
Attends inaugural convention of the socialist Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF).
1935
Is elected federal Member of Parliament for Weyburn.
1944
Is elected Premier of Saskatchewan.
1961
Introduces medicare to Saskatchewan. Resigns
to become Leader of the federal New Democratic
Party (NDP), which replaces the CCF.
1971
Resigns as NDP Leader and is appointed energy
critic for the party.
1986
Dies on February 24 in Ottawa.
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