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Motion Picture MP67-5

Order of Ahepa Tribute to Harry S. Truman

Administrative Information

Footage
1 foot
Running Time
1 second
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
unknown
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description

Film coverage of a ceremony at the Truman Library in which the order of AHEPA (a Greek American organization) unveils a statue of President Truman. This statue is a replica of a full size statue they commissioned to be placed in Athens, Greece. Harry Truman speaks to theGroup.

Date(s)
May 10, 1965

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
0:00   Title shot (printing is backward) --- (silent) ---
1:30   Truman Library – exterior shots.
1:50   Truman Library – interior shots – crowd arrives.
2:30   Harry S. Truman arrives on stage of auditorium.
2:45   Prayer.
3:00   Introduction of speakers.
5:30   Harry S. Truman speaks in auditorium.
6:00   Harry S. Truman and guests in Garden Room.
6:30   Ceremonies at statue – unveiling --- (sound now) ---
7:10   Harry S. Truman poses with statue and speaks.
8:30   Others speak (Ambassador speaks first).
12:15   Harry S. Truman tours Library --- (silent) ---
13:00   Arrival at Muehlebach, scenes of people eating.
16:30   Invocation --- (sound ½ way) ---
  • Reel 2
0:00   Greeks arrive by airplane – sing and dance at airport (silent).
0:45   Greeks arrive at Muehlebach, dinner scenes – presenting Harry Truman with gift. Also, scenes of dancing (intermittent sound).
3:00   Speakers, including a Greek Orthodox Bishop (sound).
13:45   Harry S. Truman responds.
18:00   Prayer and departure.
20:15   At the Library – view of statue (silent).
20:45   Painting of Harry S. Truman.