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Motion Picture MP66-37

James Pendergast Remarks

Administrative Information

Footage
504 feet
Running Time
14 minutes
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
KCMO TV
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

Harry Truman introduces James Pendergast, the nephew of Tom Pendergast. James Pendergast makes a political statement on behalf of some candidates he supports.

Date(s)
July 1956

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

Reel 1

  • Harry S. Truman introduces James Pendergast (nephew of Tom Pendergast) by recounting his military career and political career (about 1 minute). James Pendergast speaks on “Pendergastism.” Says that everyone has their own idea of what was the real Pendergast, but every two years certain politicians label their opponents with what they use as the derogatory title of “Pendergastism.” He claims that the Pendergast system went out 20 years before and that the men he supports are fine men and worthy of support.