After the Seaway
Opening Ceremonies - June 26, 1959
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Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip
Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society
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Queen Elizabeth and President Eisenhower
Photo: © National Archives PA-121475
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Queen Elizabeth with Vice-President Richard Nixon and Mrs. Nixon seated.
Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society
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Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and a young child watch the ceremony.
It should be noted that the Diefenbaker government was not elected until 1957 when the project was near completion. This may explain why he played a more minor role.Courtesy: Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Historical Society