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Motion Picture MP2007-6

Harry S. Truman Birthday Dinner, Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
460 feet
Running Time
5 minutes 13 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
silent
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Unknown
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description

Footage of former President Truman's 74th birthday celebration, hosted by Henry Talge.

Date(s)
May 8, 1958

SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.

This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.

To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov​​​​​​​

Please note that this video belongs to a different video collection than the items available to be borrowed by teachers, from our Education Department.

Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
     
00:00   Mr. Truman’s car arriving.
00:15   Two boys in cowboy hats greet Harry S. Truman.
00:45   Mr. Truman poses with hosts of event.
01:15   Birthday cake.
01:27   President Truman receiving birthday cake.
01:45-03:00   Guests around table
03:00   Remarks and opening statements.
03:30   Mr. Truman receives phone call.
03:50   Presentation of gifts.
04:50   Presentation of painting of Margaret Truman Daniel and baby Clifton (by Greta Kempton).
05:13   End.