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About Adrienne Clarkson
Adrienne Clarkson is a Canadian journalist, politician, and public servant who served as the 26th Governor General of Canada, the first person of Asian heritage to hold this position. Born in Hong Kong in 1939, she immigrated to Canada with her family after fleeing Hong Kong during World War II. Clarkson worked as a journalist before transitioning into a successful career in broadcasting. She was appointed Governor General in 1999, representing the Queen in Canada and promoting Canadian culture and unity.
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