US Secretary of Defence James V Forrestal visits Canada (00/08/1948): sequence on arrival of Secretary of Defense James V Forrestal by plane, his being welcomed by Brooke Claxton and US ambassador Ray Atherton, inspection of honour guard. Shots of Secretary of Defense James V Forrestal, Brooke Claxton, Minister of Finance Douglas Abbot, Trade Minister CD Howe walking outside Parliament Buildings. Cut to Liberal leader Louis Saint-Laurent passing by camera, walking with Forrestal.