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Sir John A. Macdonald - Canadian Confederation |
 | | John Alexander Macdonald was born at Glasgow, Scotland, the son of Hugh Macdonald and Helen Shaw. |
| | Macdonald was interested in public life from an early age, holding offices with a variety of boards and societies before becoming an alderman for Kingston in 1843. |
| | Macdonald's term as prime minister was interrupted in 1873 by the Pacific Scandal. |
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