Motion Picture MP2006-29
Administrative Information
Footage from the William M. Rigdon collection at Georgia Southern University, who retained the original films; William M. Rigdon was President Truman's Naval Aide. This film covers President Harry S. Truman's trip to Brazil to attend a conference, including clips of his return on the USS. Missouri. At the end there is footage of Commander Rigdon and his family on the beach. See also MP77-15 and MP76-39.
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Shot List
- Reel 1
| 00:28 | August 31: At the Washington National Airport, a crowd of well-wishers awaits Truman’s departure. | |
| 01:57 | August 31: The President goes aboard his first flight on the Independence. | |
| 02:37 | Aloft, the President visits the cockpit. | |
| 03:40 | Waller Field, Trinidad, August 31: The Independence arrives at 4:50 p.m. The President is greeted by his Excellency, the Governor Sir John Shaw. | |
| 09:38 | September 1: They arrive at Galeao Airport and embark across the bay from Galeao to Rio, where President Truman is met by President Dutra. | |
| 12:00 | The President is accorded a gala welcome as he proceeds by automobile to the American Embassy Residence. | |
| 13:11 | Scenes along the Praia de Botafogo, with Sugar Loaf Mountain in the background, followed by scenes of Rio’s beautiful harbor. | |
| 14:52 | September 2: The President goes aboard the Missouri, where he entertains President Dutra, Brazilian dignitaries and delegates to the Quitandinha Conference. | |
| 15:28 | September 5: The President strolls about the beautiful gardens of Laranjeiras Palace (Brazil’s Blair House). The President and his family live here from September 4 to September 7. | |
| 18:47 | Copacabana Beach: Others of the party stayed at the Copacabana Palace Hotel. | |
| 19:41 | September 7: President Truman and President Dutra witness Brazil’s colorful military parade commemorating the 125th anniversary of their independence. More than 35,000 troops participated. | |
| 31:50 | The parade over, they embark in the battleship Missouri and depart for home. | |
| 32:56 | Life aboard ship at sea. | |
| 35:11 | September 11: Approaching the “Line”, King Neptune and his Royal Court come aboard. There is a colorful crossing-the-equator ceremony. | |
| 43:10 | North of the Equator, normal routine prevails. | |
| 46:08 | The Missouri approaches Norfolk. | |
| 48:00 | The Presidential yacht Williamsburg awaits at Norfolk. | |
| 48:50 | The Rigdon family relaxes at the beach. | |