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John Devries

John Devries, circa 1994

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John Devries

John Devries born 1945 in the Netherlands; elected 1989, 1992 in Watson Lake; appointed 1992–1994 Cabinet Minister; elected 1994–1996 Speaker; Progressive Conservative, Yukon Party.

Sound Clip Summary

May 15, 1991 – John Devries speaks in support of the tradition of singing the national anthem in Canadian schools.

Yukon Archives, Yukon Legislative Assembly sound recordings, John_Devries.mp3