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  • Allied Installations
    During the Second World War, Newfoundland played a pivotal role in Allied naval strategy for the North Atlantic.
  • The American Presence in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Under its Leased Bases Agreement with Britain, the United States had permission to establish military bases in Newfoundland.
  • Argentia
    By the end of the Second World War, the obscure fishing villages of Argentia and Marquise had been transformed into a mammoth US military base.
  • Canadian Presence in Newfoundland during World War II
    As the likelihood of war increased in the 1930s, Canada realized that its defence hinged on the protection of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Changing Government 1971-1972
    On 18 January 1972, Joseph Smallwood resigned as premier and was replaced by Frank Moores, leader of the Progressive Conservative party.
  • Economic Impacts of WW II
    Although at the root of widespread suffering, the Second World War also initiated a time of great economic prosperity in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Gander Airport and World War II
    Gander's airport was the largest on the planet in 1940 and played a crucial role in ferrying aircraft from North America to Britain during the WWII.
  • Goose Bay
    The Canadian airfield at Goose Bay, Labrador, impacted its surroundings dramatically during the Second World War.
  • The Grimes Government, 2001-2003
    The Grimes government was a difficult period for the provincial Liberals, marked by internal strife, declining popularity, and strong PC opposition.
  • Lundrigan-Butler Affair
    The events surrounding the Lundrigan-Butler affair, perhaps the most celeberated legal case in Newfoundland and Labrador history, where two fisherman were publically whipped for outstanding debts to a local merchant.
  • The Moores Government 1972-1979
    The election of a Progressive Conservative government led by Frank Moores in 1972 marked a turning point in Newfoundland and Labrador politics.
  • The Peckford Government 1979-1989
    The pursuit of resource management dominated Peckford's time in office. Offshore oil, the fisheries, and hydroelectric developments topped the agenda.
  • Fort Pepperrell, St. John's
    About the American military base, Fort Pepperrell, located in St. John's during World War II.
  • Provincial Politics 1972-2001
    This article is about the Provincial government during the period of 1972-2001 and the change of leadership it underwent during that time.
  • Harmon Field, Stephenville
    The creation of the American air base at Stephenville during the WWII saw the quiet farming village quickly transformed into a booming garrison town.
  • The Tobin Government, 1996-2000
    Brian Tobin replaced Clyde Wells as premier and leader of the Newfoundland Liberals on 26 January, 1996.
  • Meech Lake
    The Meech Lake Accord was a set of constitutional amendments agreed upon by the federal and provincial governments on 30 April 1987.
  • The Wells Government 1989-1996
    About the government of Clyde Wells, which led under the Liberal administration from 1989-1996.
  • Williams Government Timeline, 2003-2007
    A timeline of Newfoundland and Labrador government from 2003-2007 with premier Danny Williams
  • Williams Government Timeline, 2007-2010
    A timeline of Newfoundland and Labrador government from 2007-2010 with premier Danny Williams.

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