Motion Picture MP59-13
Let’s Take a Trip
Administrative Information
Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
1062 feet
Running Time
29 minutes 30 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
CBS-TV
Restrictions
Restricted
Description
Former President Truman escorts two children through the new Harry S. Truman Library and talks to them about presidential papers and the office of the presidency.
Date(s)
June 30, 1957
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 00:00 | Sunny Fox introduces Jimmy Walsh and Joan Terrace to Mr. Truman. | |
| 01:15 | Truman talks about “Presidential Papers.” | |
| 02:30 | Why save “Presidential Papers” and have a Presidential Library? | |
| 05:30 | A walk through the courtyard. Could there ever be a woman President? Don’t see why not. How do you prepare to enter politics? | |
| 07:30 | Six aspects of the Presidency – in the garden room. (Truman talks about each). | |
| 13:15 | In oval office – talks about “Buck Stops Here.” | |
| 15:00 | At the globe – talks about foreign affairs, also at the United Nations table. | |
| 18:00 | Continues talking about Presidency as they tour Museum. “Social leader.” | |
| 22:45 | President as head of Political Party, talks about the 48 Campaign. | |
| 25:00 | What is a politician? | |
| 25:30 | Into the auditorium, Harry Truman plays piano; 1st – Paderewski; 2nd – Mozart. | |
| 27:30 | Truman says thanks and goodbye – kids should visit and learn more about government because they will inherit it. |