Motion Picture MP2007-10
Harry S. Truman Birthday Celebrations, May 7, 1960 and May 6, 1964
Administrative Information
Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
630 feet
Running Time
7 minutes
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
silent
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Unknown
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description
Movie compilation of highlights from Harry S. Truman's 81st birthday celebration in 1964. The footage also includes scenes from his 1960 birthday celebration.
Date(s)
May 7, 1960 - May 6, 1964
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To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 00:00 | Title: “1964 Birthday Party” with illustration of Harry S. Truman. | |
| 00:05 | Birthday cake. | |
| 00:27 | Stuart Symington making speech. | |
| 00:30 | Mr. Truman taking phone call (probably from President Lyndon B. Johnson). | |
| 01:20 | Title: “Remember 1960” with illustration of Harry S. Truman. | |
| 01:40 | Mr. Truman cuts birthday cake (celebration at Harry S. Truman Library, May 7, 1960). | |
| 01:50 | Mr. Truman with children who were at party. | |
| 02:05 | Thomas Hart Benton. | |
| 02:15 | Mr. Truman with guests at exhibit case at the Harry S. Truman Library. | |
| 02:40 | Title: “Happy Birthday Soldier” | |
| 02:45 | HST giving speech, circa 1964, at unknown location. Radio stations RFE and “Liberty Radio” microphones visible on podium. | |
| 04:20 | Title: “Happy Birthday Mr. Statesman” with illustration of Harry S. Truman. | |
| 04:25 | HST giving speech on Harry S. Truman Library steps, he is wearing a white suit. Exact event unknown, but probably late 1950s or early 1960s. | |
| 06:25 | Harry S. Truman footage – unknown date. | |
| 06:45 | Title: Happy Birthday with illustration of President Truman | |
| 06:50 – 07:00 | blank | |