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Motion Picture MP2002-494

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

Administrative Information

Footage
50 feet
Running Time
45 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 books, the need to learn history, and the ignorance of people regarding the presidency. Sound only.

Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963

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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems

Shot List

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  • Reel 1
0:00   Harry S. Truman states he also has many books on the Presidency in his home library. He has read all the books and knows the biography of all the Presidents. He comments on the need to know history. The Library will let people know what they've got and how they need to keep it. He comments on the ignorance of many people regarding the presidency.