Motion Picture MP2002-486
Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")
Administrative Information
Footage
180 feet
Running Time
2 minutes
Film Gauge
35mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description
Harry S. Truman discusses the Marshall Plan and how Sam Rayburn was helpful in securing funds. Sound and picture.
People Mentioned
Speakers
Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963
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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems
Shot List
Reel 1
| 0:00 | Harry S. Truman discusses the Marshall Plan. He states that war never settles problems, it creates new ones. He cites the devastation war caused all over Europe and Asia. He discusses the Marshall Plan and how he personally went before Congress to explain the need for funding the Marshall Plan. With help of Sam Rayburn he was successful in securing funds. |