| Thomas Clement "Tommy" Douglas | |
 Mr. Douglas | |
| Political Party: | CCF (1935–1961)
NDP (1961–1986) |
|---|---|
| Education: | Brandon University
McMaster University University of Chicago |
| Religion | Baptist minister |
| Born | October 20 1904 |
| Died | February 24 1986 |
Thomas Clement "Tommy" Douglas is a Canadian Social Democrat who lead the first socialist government in North America.
Politics
Tommy Douglas started getting involved in politics when he joined the Co-Operative Commenwealth Federation during the depression. In 1935, he ran and was elected to the House of Commons during the 1935 election.
Premier of Saskatchewan
In 1944, Tommy Douglas resigned from the House of Commons in 1944 to run for Premier of Saskatchewan. He won the election forming the first socialist government in North America. He ran the province, creating Health Care for all.
