Edward Oliver LeBlanc facts for kids

Edward Oliver Le Blanc (born October 3, 1923 – died October 29, 2004) was an important Dominican politician.

Le Blanc was born in Vieille Case, a village in Dominica. He joined the Dominica Labour Party in 1957, which was a big step in his political journey. In 1960, he worked with the government of the West Indies Federation in Trinidad. However, he soon returned to Dominica to become the leader of his party. He successfully won a seat in the House of Assembly in 1961.

Edward Le Blanc: A Leader for Dominica

Edward Le Blanc served as the chief minister of Dominica from January 1961 until March 1, 1967. This was a key leadership role. In March 1967, a big change happened: the British government gave Dominica more self-government. Because of this, Le Blanc's title changed, and he became the premier of Dominica.

Helping the "Little Men"

Le Blanc wanted to bring in socialist ideas to Dominica. He was very dedicated to helping poor workers. He often called them "little men," and this phrase is still remembered in Dominican politics today. He was very popular with voters. He won three elections in different areas, showing how much people supported him. Many people believe he was one of the important founders of the Dominican nation.

Stepping Down from Power

On July 27, 1974, Edward Le Blanc unexpectedly resigned from his role as premier. He then retired from politics and public life. He never fully explained why he left, and he chose not to give interviews about it. However, it is thought that he was tired of people in the government disagreeing with his plans. After leaving politics, he returned to his hometown of Vieille Case, where he later passed away.

Images for kids

• 

  A robot image, representing a kid-friendly encyclopedia.