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Green, Howard
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1895-1989
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Appointed minister of public works in the first Diefenbaker government, Green assumed the Department of External Affairs portfolio in 1959. During his tenure in external affairs, Green was an advocate of nuclear disarmament and sponsored UN resolutions that furthered that goal. He took an active role for Canada in various international discussions that contributed to a higher profile internationally. First elected to the House in 1935, Green served until his defeat in the 1963 general election.
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