Canadian scientists helping to win World War 2 through their aviation research in Ottawa, Canada. Chemical apparatus in a laboratory. Test tubes, pipettes, vials, and lab experiments underway. Scientists work with wind tunnel and aerodynamic assessment apparatus in the laboratory. A scientist look at a model. Models of aircraft.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A large crowd gathers on a street to greet the King and the Queen. Bakers standing near a table. A cake on the table. The King and the Queen come outside a building. A large crowd cheer and wave towards them. People standing near the cake. Aerial view of the large crowd on the street. A war memorial at Connaught Square dedicated to the soldiers who died in World War II. The dignitaries place a wreath on the memorial.
Farmers at an international meet in Ottawa, Canada. Farmers plow a piece of land. Horses pull a plow as farmers till the field during a competition. Winner poses with his horses. Winner being presented a trophy.
Governor General of Canada Georges Vanier and Prime Minister John Diefenbaker greet U.S. President John F Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline Kennedy. President Kennedy arrives at Governor's house and sits with Governor Vanier and other dignitaries. United States flag outside Candian Parliament. Jacqueline Kennedy takes her position in the Parliament gallery. President addresses joint session of the Parliament.
President Franklin D Roosevelt speaking from steps of Parliament, in Ottawa, Canada, during World War 2. Behind him stands Canadian Prime Minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King. Large crowd gathered. Crowd waves at the President. The sequence then shifts to a montage of World War 2 milestones shown in newspaper headlines and battle scenes such as American battleships and destroyers firing on coastal targets; .troops in an amphibious assault; U.S.marines wading ashore, after leaving landing craft. Field artillery firing. Newspaper reads 'Italy Quits'. Newspaper slowly burns. The sequence returns to Roosevelt speaking on steps of Canadian Parliament. US, British and Canadian flags side by side. View of a very large gathering of Canadians at the event.
United States diplomat James H.R. Cromwell and his wife, billionaire heiress Doris Duke, visit Ottawa, Ontario. James R Cromwell, newly appointed 6th United States Ambassador to Canada is greeted by Prime Minister MacKenzie King as he takes over his duties. Doris Duke stands next to her husband. Dignitaries pose for photographs.