Motion Picture MP2006-7
Administrative Information
President Harry S. Truman speaks at the Ararat Temple in Kansas City, Missouri; Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson also attends.
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Shot List
- Reel 1
| 00:00 | President Harry S. Truman enters the Ararat Temple in Kansas City, MO. The assembly hall is filled with cheering crowds while “Hail to the Chief” plays. Truman is accompanied by a group of marching Shriners. He leaves the group to approach the stage along with the Shriners’ Master of Ceremonies. | |
| 00:50 | At the podium, President Truman begins his remarks. He greets the audience and begins to speak about his presidency and its particular challenges. He speaks to the necessity of avoiding atomic war and heavily emphasizes his desire for everyone to strive for continuing peace. | |
| 03:30 | He thanks the organization for the honors bestowed on him that day, becoming a member of the Shriners’ Legion of Honor (Shriners’ division; membership of Nobles that have served in the nation’s armed forces) and having a ceremonial named for him. He also salutes the hospitals instituted by the organization. | |
| 04:20 | The Master of Ceremonies introduces Jesse Donaldson, the Postmaster General of the United States. Mr. Donaldson is recognized briefly. | |
| 04:36 | President Truman leaves the stage in the same manner he arrived. | |
| 05:12 | Titles read, “Harry Truman Shrine Ceremonial, Nov. 1st 1948.” | |
| 05:19 | Titles read, “Ararat’s 1948 Divan.” Photographs of the Shriners’ leadership are superimposed over an image of a flag, which reads, “Ararat Temple. Kansas City, MO.” The soundtrack plays a bit from what sounds like a radio program announcer introducing the “Pennsylvania Polka.” Music plays over the remaining imagery. | |
| 07:23 | Titles identical to those at 05:19 are superimposed over Shrine dignitaries exiting the assembly hall. Patriotic music begins and plays over images for remaining duration of film. | |
| 07:39 | Crowds wait outside to see President Truman exit the Ararat Temple and drive away in a car. | |
| 08:30 | Footage of various types of Shrine performers begins, including motorcyclists in formation, drill team, and drummers. | |
| 09:50 | End titles, which read, “The End. A Hal Parker Production.” |