Struggle for border between Canada and United States. British troops sailing home after peace negotiations concluding the American victory over Britain. Various cartoons of the time mocking the British loss in America. Painting of the peace conference delegates, absent the British delegates who did not show up for the sitting. Conclusion of part of film "Struggle for a Border" with commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.
Canadian and Newfoundland dignitaries in a meeting regarding confederation of Newfoundland with Canada. Former Prime Minister Mackenzie King is seen. Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent signs the confederation agreement document and gives a brief speech supporting the new relationship. Seated at the head of the Newfoundland delegation is Sir Albert Walsh, later named Lieutenant Governor. Other delegation members include Crosbie, Gruchy, Bradley, Smallwood, Winter. Sound of applause by the audience.
Canadian and Newfoundland dignitaries in a meeting with a map of Canada in the background. Old man and woman seated on bench with a pet dog. Two men talking on the porch of a house. Poster on wall reads 'Newfoundlanders vote for Confederation'. Views of other pro-confederation campaign posters. ‘Vote Responsible Government’ written on brick wall of Sydney Coal. Anti-confederation activist Peter Cashin. People enter a building to vote on the measure.
United States President Dwight D Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie Doud Eisenhower, are welcomed and greeted by Governor General of Canada, Vincent Massey and Mr. and Mrs. Louis St. Laurent, the Prime Minister of Canada. Mrs. Eisenhower receives flowers from Mrs. Jeanne St. Laurent. The President places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Canadian War Memorial (53 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, Canada). The Dignitaries drive through cheering crowd of Ottawa residents. View of Rideau Hall (1 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A1, Canada), the Canadian Governor General's residence. President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower participate in the guest tradition of planting a Maple tree. View of Canadian Parliament buildings and the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill (Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9, Canada). Inside Parliament, the President Eisenhower addresses the Canadian Parliament and talks about relations between the United States and Canada.
Professor Fritz Zernike demonstrates the 'Phase Contrast' microscope that earned him the Nobel Prize in physics. He makes minute living organisms visible with this instrument. Professor reads letters.
Vice President Richard Nixon and his wife visit War-torn Seoul, Korea. Vice President Nixon welcomed by President Syngman Rhee. School children of the city present floral tributes.
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