Yukon: Willard Phelps

From John To Justin by Craig Baird / Curiouscast

Nov 29, 20249:32Society & Culture

The second premier, or government leader, of the Yukon, Willard Phelps served for only two months. Despite his short time as premier, he was a major figure in Yukon politics in the 1980s and 1990s. Support: patreon.com/c...

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