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Animated map of Canada and the United States, illustrating North American Air Defense system.
Actor Raymond Massey introducing the subject of North American Air Defense, which is a joint enterprise of Canada and the United States. A map of the United States, Canada and the Arctic. Animation shows radar sites comprising the Dew Line, Mid Canada Line and Pine Tree Line in Canada, as well as coastal and ship borne sites around the United States. Internal U.S. sites tied to the automated SAGE system (Semi Automatic Ground Environment) are shown. SAGE is a computerized control system for tracking and intercepting enemy bombers. The headquarters of NORAD (North American Air Defense) is shown, at Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado. Mr. Massey points out models of new antiaircraft missiles displayed on his desk. Animation shows how these can be fired from the ships at sea.
HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, visits Ottawa, Canada, where she reviews troops of The 1st Black Watch (RHR) of Canada
A DC-6 aircraft, carrying Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon of the United Kingdom (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother), taxis after landing at Uplands Airport (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport, 1000 Airport Parkway Private, Ottawa, ON K1V 9B4, Canada) in Ottawa, Canada. The Queen Mother descends steps from the aircraft. Quick view of parliamentary luncheon for 300 persons given in her honor. The Queen Mother receives a bouquet of flowers at the airport and reviews an honor guard of The 1st Black Watch (RHR) of Canada, in an airport hangar. Canadian officials in a line, being greeted by the Queen Mother. Afterwards, she enters an automobile with a clear plastic roof.
John Buchan, Governor General of Canada, broadcasts New Year's message and speaks about abdication of King Edward VIII.
John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, British Governor General of Canada, broadcasts New Year's message to citizens of Canada. He speaks about the death of King George V, of England, and of his successor, King Edward VIII, who of his own will resigned from his high office. He gives New year wishes and talks about his travels and what he has seen that has made him optimistic about Canada and its future.
United States troops arrive in Canada for a day of fun and goodwill (WW2)
United States troops visit Canada during World War II. They arrive in Canada for a day of fun and goodwill. The officers of United States and Canada shake hands. Trucks and Jeeps loaded with soldiers move across the road. Officers review cadets parading. The troops wave hands as they travel on Jeeps and trucks. Canadian military (CABTC) in baseball uniforms march and pose with officials.
Canada celebrates its Centennial year with fireworks, balloons, and cakes in all the provinces.
Centennial Celebrations in Canada. A Centennial memorial flame is lit on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, by Prime Minister of Canada Lester B. Pearson on New Year's Day 1967. View of the Peace Tower of Parliament Hill (Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9, Canada) with fireworks. Canadian provinces celebrate the Centennial year with pomp and show. Fireworks, balloons, birthday cakes and parades are part of the celebrations.
Prime Minister Louis Stephen St-Laurent and his wife cast their votes in 1957 Parliamentary election in Canada.
Parliamentary Elections in Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Louis Stephen St-Laurent and his wife walk out of their home. They get into a chauffeur-driven 1957 Buick Roadmaster sedan and arrive at a voting station. Prime Minister Laurent and his wife put their votes in a ballot box. A man seated at a desk helps them in casting votes. 'Dominion of Canada' written on the ballot box. Notice of grant of a poll placed on the building gateway. A man reads a notice. A man enters a building and casts his vote. Two Roman Catholic priests cast their ballots. Vehicles move through the streets. View of Chateau Hotel Frontenac (1 Rue des Carrières, Québec, QC G1R 4P5, Canada).
