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John Curtin

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

John Curtin 1885-1945, Australian political leader. A labor union secretary, he edited (1917-28) a labor weekly and was later a member of the lower house—from 1928 to 1941, except for three years. He became Labour party leader. As wartime prime minister (1941-45), he vigorously organized the defense of Australia in World War II, working closely with the United States; he also helped plan closer cooperation within the Commonwealth of Nations. He died in office.


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