STK-ID 31104

Various shots of arrival of president Vincent Auriol and wife at Union Station, being greeted by governor general and viscountess Alexander, prime minister Louis Saint-Laurent and wife, of the Auriols chatting and shaking hands with various dignitaries. Shots of Royal Canadian Air Force honour guard presenting arms, of RCAF firing 21-gun salute, of Auriol inspecting honour guard. Various shots of crowds, banners, flags. Shot of president Auriol and party arriving at Centre Block on Parliament Hill. Shots of ceremony inside House of Commons, of prime minister Saint-Laurent presenting Auriol, of president Auriol doing speech (silent). Sequence on president Ariol laying wreath at Canada's War Memorial. (00/04/1951)

DETAILS

Excerpt from
President Auriol of France Visits Canada
Location
Ottawa
Year
1951
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Video HI 8
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3