Word: seaway
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...again," said Dwight Eisenhower. "So good to see you," murmured the Queen. Then, along with Mamie Eisenhower and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the heads of state moved off by automobile to dedicate a project that in size and conception is "man's utmost"-the St. Lawrence Seaway...
...dedication site near the St. Lambert lock, Elizabeth pointedly emphasized her role as Queen of Canada: ''The seaway is a magnificent monument to the enduring friendship of our two nations and to their partnership in the development of North America." Ike responded with a tribute to "all the people of Canada over whom you reign." Then, with a slight grin, he continued: "Because we are in this beautiful part of Canada where French is principally spoken [the Queen had delivered part of her speech in French], will you permit me a single halting sentence of my Western prairie...
Monarch of Canada. In Washington, when Press Secretary James Hagerty recently told reporters that arrangements for the St. Lawrence Seaway dedication were being handled by the Canadian, British and U.S. governments, Canadians indignantly asked what the devil the British government had to do with it. Elizabeth is visiting their shores as Queen of Canada, and nothing else. For most of them the event is joyful and important. Sudbury, Ont. has been torn for weeks over whether or not the Queen's route should take her past the old people's home. A note of outrage was sounded...
Dedication of the St. Lawrence Seaway (CBS, 10 a.m.-12 noon, live; ABC, 11 a.m.-12 noon, live; NBC, 1-1:30 p.m., tape). Speeches by President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth to commemorate the completion of the big ditch...
...Lawrence Seaway (NBC, 8-9 p.m.). For latecomers, a tape of Ike and the Queen. For everyone, a newsy tour of the seaway aboard a British freighter...