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1949 CANADA: Opening of 20th Canadian Parliament
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0:26Now PlayingDate: 7th February 1949
Location: Canada
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
CANADA: Ottawa:
Exterior view of Canadian parliament building
Louis St. Laurent (New Canadian Prime Minister) greets Lord Alexander (Canadian Governor-General)
Traditional knocking at door before opening of parliament
High view of members filing into parliament
Shot of Speaker
Wide view of members sitting in Canadian Parliament
Canada; Government and Politics
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