US and Canada launch joint power project on St. Lawrence River at Massena, NY, and Cornwall, Ontario

The video covers the initiation of a hydroelectric project on the St. Lawrence River, involving New York's Governor Dewey and Canadian officials. The $600 million project aims to benefit consumers in both countries by producing over 12 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually. Ceremonies in Messina, New York, and Cornwall, Ontario, feature underwater explosions and fireworks. Canadian Prime Minister Louis Saint-Laurent highlights the project's role in strengthening US-Canada relations. The development is a precursor to the St. Lawrence Seaway, a dream for 50 years.

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