John Watkins
John Watkins was a Canadian diplomat who tragically died under interrogation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 1964, suspected of having a homosexual relationship while serving as an ambassador in the Soviet Union. His case exemplifies the severe consequences of the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the past.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 34,394 | $1,700,000 | 1,538$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 34,394 | $1,700,000 | 1,538$ |
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Canada:
In 1964, another colleague of my father, John Watkins, actually died under interrogation by the RCMP for a suspected homosexual affair while posted as ambassador to the Soviet Union.
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