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CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, TELEVISION: NATIONAL NEWS LIBRARY, NEWSMAGAZINE

1988-0331

Film

1968

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Interview given to a number of unidentified reporters by Ernest Manning about his decision to step down as Alberta Premier. When asked how he wants history to judge Ernest Manning, he replies that his aim is to do his best everyday and let history look after itself. He calls John Diefenbaker , Lester Pearson, Tommy Dougas and Pierre Trudeau very different but "delightful" individuals. He relates a humourous incident involving Joey Smallwood. He recalls a trip to Whitehorse during the Second World War for the opening of a refinery. He expresses amusement when asked if he thinks his personal image has been distorted by the press. He says he is concerned about television's emphasis on image building. Manning says he is opposed to politics based on personalities rather than on policies and principles.

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To be Determined / À déterminer

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