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Motion Picture MP59-12-10

Interview with Martin Agronski and Dean Acheson

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
324 feet
Running Time
9 minutes
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
British Broadcasting Company
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

Outtakes from Portraits of Power (MP59-12-1 through 59-12-3) of an interview with commentator Martin Agronski and Dean Acheson about their views of Truman as president.

Date(s)
1958

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

Reel 1

  • Mr. Agronski: Death of Franklin Roosevelt; swearing in of Truman and his comments; Appreciation of Harry S. Truman – a common man acting as President; intolerant of corruption. Mr. Acheson: Harry Truman’s vitality – a requirement for greatness; Churchill’s assurance. See also MP59-12-1, MP59-12-2, and MP59-12-3, which is the finished product “Portraits of Power.”