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Motion Picture MP2002-386

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

Administrative Information

Footage
36 feet
Running Time
1 minute 4 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Tape Format
Betacam SP
VHS
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

Harry S. Truman recalls, “General Arnold told me there were 1,200 Japanese planes in reserve for suicide attack.” He continues with how, despite all that was done to protect ourselves, some would get through. Film and sound.

Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963

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This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.

To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov​​​​​​​

Please note that this video belongs to a different video collection than the items available to be borrowed by teachers, from our Education Department.

Moving Image Type
Screen Gems

Shot List

  • Reel 1
0:00   Harry S. Truman speaking, in close-up. He begins "General Arnold told me there were 1,200 Japanese planes in reserve for suicide attack." He continues how, despite everything we could do to protect ourselves, some would get through.
    Mr. Truman responding to off-screen question, says "they expected to make these attacks if we attempted to make a landing on their mainland."