James Scullin
Australian Prime Minister, economic leader
Born
September 18th, 1876
149 years ago
Died
January 28th, 1953
72 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as the 9th Prime Minister of Australia from 1929 to 1931. Led the Labor Party during a challenging period marked by the Great Depression. Implemented several key social and economic reforms aimed at addressing unemployment and housing issues. Worked on establishing a national economy that supported the working class and families. Additionally, served as a member of the House of Representatives for a significant period and was involved in various party leadership roles.
Served as Prime Minister during the Great Depression
Introduced policies aimed at economic recovery
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