Alex Campbell Quotes


Some would suggest that there has been a dramatic change in our perception of the world and ourselves within the world. Others have observed that there has been an almost complete about-face in a relatively short span of time.


Citations

Campbell, Alexander B. Address. The Empire Club of Canada Speeches 1973-1974, The Empire Club Foundation, 1974.

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  • Born: December 1, 1933
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Profession: PC

Alexander Bradshaw Campbell PC OC OPEI is a former politician of Prince Edward Island, Canada. He is the son of former premier Thane A. Campbell and Cecilia L. Bradshaw. He entered politics by winning a seat in the legislature through a 1965 by-election in 5th Prince. Later the same year he was elected leader of the PEI Liberal Party and, in 1966 took the party to power becoming, at 32, one of the youngest premiers ever elected in Canada. He also held the position of Attorney-General from 1966 until 1969.