Seaway: President Signs St Lawrence Bill
Seaway: President Signs St Lawrence Bill
After thirty years of controversy the St. Lawrence Seaway Bill reaches the White House for presidential signature. A victory for President Eisenhower the signing is witnessed by Chairman Don Derro of the house public works committee as well as other senators and congressmen who back the measure. On hand also is Canadian Ambassador Heavy. Canada and the US will join forces for the giant undertaking linking Lake Ontario with the St. Lawrence. The President used 10 pens to sign the bill presents 9 of them to congressional leaders. Senator Ferguson who calls the seaway "Friendship between two good neighbors" points out the route of the project that has been recommended by every American since Warren Hardy. A legislative triumph for President Eisenhower Establishing shot - President Eisenhower signing the St. Lawrence Seaway Bill CUS - The bill itself. MCUS - President Eisenhower and other senators and congressmen gathered around him. CUS - President Eisenhower signing the bill.