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Motion Picture MP2002-311

Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")

Administrative Information

Footage
36 feet
Running Time
1 minute 40 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

Harry S. Truman discusses his first decision as President, to proceed with United Nations charter signing. He speaks of the transition from the Roosevelt administration which had been a change "without a ripple." Sound only.

Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963

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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems

Shot List

  • Reel 1

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0:00   Harry S. Truman discusses his first decision as President, to proceed with the United Nations charter signing. When Secretary Stettinius asked if Mr. Truman planned to go to the United Nations meeting on the 25th of April. Mr. Truman replies "Certainly, go ahead with it."
    Narrator's voice interspersed with Mr. Truman’s voice.
1:00   Mr. Truman speaks of the transition from the Roosevelt to Truman administration. There had been a change… "without a ripple." He speaks of discussing events with family, having a late meal, and going to bed. He must be speaking of going home to the Washington apartment, because he mentions he hadn't had anything to eat since noon (it was 8:00 p.m.) and the next door neighbor was having a party for Margaret. The neighbor brought him something to eat. The next morning he got up to go to work.