Motion Picture MP2002-305
Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")
Administrative Information
Footage
36 feet
Running Time
59 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description
Harry S. Truman states that he recognized the new state of Israel because he felt we were the conscience of the free world. He was grateful when Israel named a village for him. Sound only.
Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963
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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems
Shot List
Reel 1
| 0:00 | Harry S. Truman states that he recognized the new state of Israel on May 15, 1948 in spite of all the advice against it because he felt we were the conscience of the free world. | |
| 0:36 | He states that he "was touched and grateful when they name a village for him" but he doesn’t want a statue. He jokes that he's not ready to be a piece of marble. | |