Joey smallwood biography

Joey Smallwood Joseph Roberts Smallwood PC CC (Decem – Decem) was a Newfoundlander and Canadian politician. He was the main force who brought the Dominion of Newfoundland into Canadian Confederation in , becoming the first premier of Newfoundland, serving until Joseph “Joey” Roberts Smallwood, CC, premier of Newfoundland (–72), journalist (born 24 December in Mint Brook, NL; died 17 December in St. John's, NL). The leading proponent of Confederation in Newfoundland in the 20th century, Joey Smallwood played an important role in bringing the province into Confederation in He served as Newfoundland and Labrador’s first. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
BIOGRAPHY Joseph "Joey" Roberts Smallwood () was a Liberal politician best known for his role in the confederation of Newfoundland and as Newfoundland's first premier. Born and raised in Newfoundland, Smallwood's early career in journalism led him to campaign for the Socialist Party of America in New York City before returning to Newfoundland to become a union organizer and.