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Mr. President Goes to Ottawa
He is the most important leader in the world. And even though the country may not always like what they hear, when the president of the United States comes to Ottawa, Canada listens. From Franklin Roosevelt to Bill Clinton, U.S. presidents have been given the honour of addressing Canada's Parliament. Sometimes their speeches draw warm ovations; others are met by catcalls and anger. But over time, each presidential message has been an important indicator of the goodwill — and the problems — facing these neighbours.
Topic photo of William Lyon Mackenzie King and Harry Truman in Ottawa courtesy National Film Board of Canada. Phototheque / Library and Archives Canada / PA-113240
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Reagan's full speech to Parliament in 1987 (Part 1)
Broadcast Date: April 6, 1987
President identifies similarities between U.S. and Canada — including hockey.Reagan's full speech to Parliament in 1987 (Part 1)
Medium: Television
Program: CBC Television News Special
Broadcast Date: April 6, 1987
Guest(s): , Ronald Reagan
Duration: 10:06
Last updated:
Aug. 6, 2004
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Reagan's full speech to Parliament in 1987 (Part 1).
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Last updated: Aug. 6, 2004.
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