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1957 Opening of Parliament
Broadcast Date: Oct. 14, 1957
For the first time ever, the sovereign opens Canadian parliament (B/W)1957 Opening of Parliament
Medium: Television
Program: CBC Television News Special
Broadcast Date: Oct. 14, 1957
Guest(s):
Reporter: Bill Curtis
Duration: 10:31
Last updated:
Nov. 29, 2003
Radio
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Princess Elizabeth and her new husband visit Canada for the first time, stopping in Nanaimo, B.C.
Radio
2:40
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King George VI dies and Elizabeth, just 25, becomes Queen.
1957 Opening of Parliament.
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Last updated: Nov. 29, 2003.
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