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Victory bash: Dr. Henry Morgentaler holds his 2 1/2-week-old son Benjamin as his wife, left, and other supporters surround him during celebrations aft(...)
Victory bash: Dr. Henry Morgentaler holds his 2 1/2-week-old son Benjamin as his wife, left, and other supporters surround him during celebrations aft(...)

Victory bash: Dr. Henry Morgentaler holds his 2 1/2-week-old son Benjamin as his wife, left, and other supporters surround him during celebrations aft(...)

Date1/28/1988
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  • Victory bash: Dr. Henry Morgentaler holds his 2 1/2-week-old son Benjamin as his wife, left, and other supporters surround him during celebrations aft(...)
  • Victory bash: Dr. Henry Morgentaler holds his 2 1/2-week-old son Benjamin as his wife, left, and other supporters surround him during celebrations after Supreme Court victory yesterday. The party was held at the home of his Toronto lawyer, Morris Manning. The ruling, which struck down Canada's abortion law, follows more than 18 years of struggle by Morgentaler.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Victory bash: Dr. Henry Morgentaler holds his 2 1/2-week-old son Benjamin as his wife, left, and other supporters surround him during celebrations after Supreme Court victory yesterday. The party was held at the home of his Toronto lawyer, Morris Manning. The ruling, which struck down Canada's abortion law, follows more than 18 years of struggle by Morgentaler.
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    Cradling son: Dr. Henry Morgentaler holds his 2 1/2-week-old baby Benjamin at a victory party that followed yesterday's Supreme Court of Canada ruling(...)
    Cradling son: Dr. Henry Morgentaler holds his 2 1/2-week-old baby Benjamin at a victory party that followed yesterday's Supreme Court of Canada ruling(...)
    Bock, Tony
    1/28/1988
    Pause for celebration: Dr. Henry Morgentaler and supporters share a champagne toast yesterday at his Harbord St. abortion clinic to mark its second an(...)
    Pause for celebration: Dr. Henry Morgentaler and supporters share a champagne toast yesterday at his Harbord St. abortion clinic to mark its second an(...)
    Bull, Ron
    12/10/1986
    Victory smile: A beaming Dr. Henry Morgentaler is surrounded by equally pleased supporters outside his Harbord St. clinic yesterday after a Supreme co(...)
    Victory smile: A beaming Dr. Henry Morgentaler is surrounded by equally pleased supporters outside his Harbord St. clinic yesterday after a Supreme co(...)
    Morgentaler, Henry
    1/28/1988
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    Victory sign: Dr. Henry Morgentaler holds up his fingers in a V for victory sign as he prepared to climb into a police paddy wagon to be taken from ol(...)
    Darrell, Dick
    7/7/1983
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    Dr. Henry Morgentaler shares a light moment yesterday with a Jane, a nurse at his Harbord St. clinic. About 1,000 protesters and 500 supporters were e(...)
    Combs, Erin
    1/26/1988
    Supporters of Dr. Henry Morgentaler paraded last Sunday demanding his release. Won't the doctors in this country do something? Won't the women, asks one reader, ashamed to be a Canadian. [Incomplete]
    Supporters of Dr. Henry Morgentaler paraded last Sunday demanding his release. Won't the doctors in this country do something? Won't the women, asks one reader, ashamed to be a Canadian. [Incomplete]
    Goode, Jeff
    6/26/1975
    Speaking out: Dr. Henry Morgentaler, left, leaving court yesterday, gives victory sign to supporters. He was released when new abortion charges were s(...)
    Speaking out: Dr. Henry Morgentaler, left, leaving court yesterday, gives victory sign to supporters. He was released when new abortion charges were s(...)
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    9/24/1986
    Incumbent MPP Douglas Kennedy and wife, Kay, wave to supporters at victory celebration in Port Credit Legion Hall after his easy win for Conservatives(...)
    Incumbent MPP Douglas Kennedy and wife, Kay, wave to supporters at victory celebration in Port Credit Legion Hall after his easy win for Conservatives(...)
    Calleja, Frank
    9/18/1975
    Addressing supporters at his victory party last night in the Ajax Community Centre, Liberal Norm Cafik of Ontario riding has his son Michael, 6, with him
    Addressing supporters at his victory party last night in the Ajax Community Centre, Liberal Norm Cafik of Ontario riding has his son Michael, 6, with him
    Beaty, Keith
    7/8/1974
    Facing Deportation to his native Argentina, Antonio Manuel Diaz, 30, holds his son, Christian, 2, while his wife, Norma, holds twins Sheyle and Myrne,(...)
    Facing Deportation to his native Argentina, Antonio Manuel Diaz, 30, holds his son, Christian, 2, while his wife, Norma, holds twins Sheyle and Myrne,(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    2/26/1975
    Average family: Alan Marshall, left, holds daughter Katie, 3 1/2, as he and wife Betty, and son, 13-month-old Daniel watch details on Finance Michael Wilson's tax reforms on TV
    Average family: Alan Marshall, left, holds daughter Katie, 3 1/2, as he and wife Betty, and son, 13-month-old Daniel watch details on Finance Michael Wilson's tax reforms on TV
    Combs, Erin
    6/18/1987
    Thrill of victory: Dr. Henry Morgentaler basked in his victory and ignored protesters yesterday outside the University Ave. courthouse after a judge upheld his release on bail
    Thrill of victory: Dr. Henry Morgentaler basked in his victory and ignored protesters yesterday outside the University Ave. courthouse after a judge upheld his release on bail
    Morgentaler, Henry
    7/28/1983