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With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heading to Washington on Thursday for a State Dinner we take a look back at the trips his late father Pierre Elliott Trudeau made to our neighbours south.  The former Trudeau made official visits to Washington to meet with President Nixon and Carter during the late 1960's and mid 70's.

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Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau and President Richard Nixon wound up two day of conferences with a handshake at the White House on March 25, 1969 in Washington.Henry Burroughs/The Associated Press

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President Richard Nixon and Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau stroll out side the White House on March 25, 1969 in Washington as they round up two days of conferences. A review of the safeguard and its possible affect on Canada was included in the talks.Henry Burroughs/The Associated Press

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President Richard Nixon greets Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau at the White House on March 24, 1969 in Washington. Trudeau, making his first official visit to Washington, plans two days of high level talks with the president and government officials.The Associated Press

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President Jimmy Carter, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, center, review the troops at the White House following the Canadian leader's arrival for an official state visit, Monday, Feb. 21, 1977, Washington, D.C.The Associated Press

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Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, right, presents President Jimmy Carter with a copy of "Between Friends" a book showing pictures made along the U.S.-Canadian border as the two met in the White House Oval Office, Monday, Feb. 21, 1977, Washington, D.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/APThe Associated Press

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Pres. Jimmy Carter, second from left, and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, right, wave from a White House balcony along with Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, left, and Mrs. Margaret Trudeau, Monday, Feb. 21, 1977, Washington, D.C. The Canadian leader arrived earlier in the day for an official visit to the United States.The Associated Press

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President Jimmy Carter, right, and Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, left, walk past the crowd at the White House after they reviewed the troops, Monday, Feb. 21, 1977, Washington, D.C.The Associated Press

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Canadian Prime Minister Pierre E. Trudeau and U.S. President Jimmy Carter walk along a path at the White House on Sept. 8, 1977 during a state visit by Trudeau.The Associated Press

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Margaret Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, holds a bouquet of roses as she stands beside First Lady Rosalynn Carter at the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 21, 1977.The Associated Press

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Canada Prime Minister Pierre-Elliot Trudeau speaking with President Jimmy Carter on his visit to the White House Feb. 21, 1977.The Associated Press

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