Motion Picture MP72-37
President Truman Visits Canada
Administrative Information
Footage
360 feet
Running Time
10 minutes
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
United States Information Service
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description
A film covering President Truman's visit to Canada, including part of his speech to Parliament.
Date(s)
June 1, 1947
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 0:00 | President Harry S. Truman and Prime Minister Mackenzie King on train. | |
| 1:00 | Ottawa – Bess and Margaret accompany Truman in motorcade and review of troops. Viscount Alexander is Governor General. | |
| 3:25 | At Government House – various ceremonies. | |
| 4:30 | Truman to Parliament for speech (5:00 start – not complete). | |
| 6:20 | Motorcade through Ottawa to National War Memorial where Truman presents wreath. | |
| 8:50 | Truman holds outdoor press conference. | |
| 9:40 | Truman to Niagara Falls. |