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In Canada's centennial year, the city of Montreal played host to the world with Expo 67. "Man and His World" was the theme of the 1967 world's fair, a six-month celebration that drew 50 million visitors to a site on three artificial islands in the St. Lawrence River. Broadcast from Expo's International Broadcasting Centre, Expodition was CBC Radio's daily guide to the pavilions, the people, the pleasures and the problems of Expo 67.

Expodition: Thundering guns honour Expo dignitaries

Broadcast Date: July 3, 1967

Have you ever wondered how many guns are actually used in a 21-gun salute? Usually, it's four, Capt. Cavanaugh tells CBC reporter Bob MacGregor. As guns boom in the background, Cavanaugh explains the timing and backup measures in place that ensure visitors like the Queen are welcomed to Expo 67 with due respect.

Expodition: Thundering guns honour Expo dignitaries

• The royal salute for the Queen at Expo 67 was given by the Guard of Honour of the Royal 22nd regiment (the Van Doos), based in Quebec.
• According to Canadian protocol, 21-gun salutes are reserved for the Queen, members of the Royal Family, the Governor General and foreign heads of state on specific occasions. They are also sounded during national and provincial Remembrance Day services.

Expodition: Thundering guns honour Expo dignitaries

Medium: Radio

Program: Expodition

Broadcast Date: July 3, 1967

Guest(s): Capt. Cavanaugh


Host: Bob MacGregor
Reporter: John Sheltus

Duration: 3:32

Last updated:
April 3, 2008


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13:07 		Oct. 27, 1967
Expodition: Saying adieu to Expo 67 		A foursome of Expodition reporters say a bittersweet farewell to Expo 67 by riding the minirail and sharing their memories of the fair.
Radio
8:20 		Oct. 25, 1967
Moshe Safdie's Habitat '67 at Expo 		Two inhabitants of the controversial Habitat '67 talk about living in a housing experiment.
Radio
11:42 		Oct. 23, 1967
Expodition: A signal from Expo 67 		The Expodition crew turns the focus inward on a visit to Expo's broadcasting nerve centre.
Radio
3:19 		Oct. 23, 1967
Expodition: A glimpse into the broadcasting machine 		Listeners go inside Expo 67's International Broadcasting Centre to hear how Expo is beamed out to the world.
Radio
6:35 		Oct. 23, 1967
Expodition: Your radio hostess 		An Australian broadcasting student describes her job as hostess at Expo 67's International Broadcasting Centre.
Radio
11:56 		Sept. 26, 1967
Expodition: Transit strike hits Expo 67 		Visitors and staff have to find alternate ways to get to Expo 67 when Montreal public transit workers go on strike.
Radio
4:37 		Sept. 26, 1967
Expodition: Passengers pile onto double decker 		A London Transport bus ferrying riders during Expo 67 gets more patrons when the Montreal transit system shuts down.
Radio
2:50 		Sept. 26, 1967
Expodition: Hello taxi! 		Despite the shutdown of the Montreal transit system, a taxi driver says he's not exactly raking in the dough.
Radio
6:11 		Aug. 22, 1967
Expodition: A Supreme talent 		Singer Diana Ross talks to Expodition as The Supremes prepare for another Expo 67 performance.
Radio
10:25 		Aug. 14, 1967
Expodition: Soviet sights at Expo 67 		A representative from the Soviet pavilion, one of Expo 67's most popular attractions, talks to Expodition.
Radio
3:55 		Aug. 14, 1967
Expodition: Soviet Week kicks off 		Take an audio tour through the Soviet pavilion at Expo 67 with Moscow broadcaster Joe Adamov.
Radio
5:13 		Aug. 14, 1967
Expodition: Life behind the Iron Curtain 		Soviet broadcaster Joe Adamov compares lifestyles in Montreal and Moscow.
Radio
12:51 		Aug. 10, 1967
Expodition: People and places at Expo 67 		It's potpourri day on Expodition, covering the Rwanda pavilion, American folksinger Odetta and movie star Warren Beatty.
Radio
5:25 		Aug. 10, 1967
Expodition: A visit to Rwanda at Expo 67 		The new African nation of Rwanda invites Expo 67 visitors to learn about its history, culture and economy.
Radio
2:39 		Aug. 10, 1967
Expodition: Odetta sings the praises of the love-in 		An American folksinger performs at Expo 67's Youth Pavilion and speaks with Expodition reporter Lynn Jackson.
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