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Motion Picture MP74-3

CBS News Special Report, December 28, 1972 “Motorcade To Truman Library/Truman Funeral Coverage.”

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
1140 feet
980 feet
Running Time
32 minutes 8 seconds
27 minutes 38 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Color
Produced by
CBS
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

CBS news special coverage of the funeral of President Truman in Independence, Missouri. This film covers the motorcade from the funeral home to the Truman Library and the placing of the casket in the lobby of the Library.

Date(s)
December 28, 1972

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
0:45   Coverage begins, anchored by Walter Cronkite.
1:27   Switch to Carson Funeral Home, Independence, Missouri. Honor guard carries casket to hearse for motorcade to Harry S. Truman Library.
5:27   Honor guard completes transfer from Carson Funeral Home to hearse.
8:40   Funeral procession departs Harry S. Truman Library.
9:50   Film segment insert of advance preview of motorcade route.
12:48   Switch to front entrance Harry S. Truman Library.
13:00   Charles Kuralt coverage from Harry S. Truman Library. Commentary on people along the route; reflections on Truman the man.
15:04   Arrival of Motorcade.
22:44   Firing of 21-gun salute.
24:19   Air Force flyover.
24:48   Honor Guard removes casket from hearse.
27:50   Honor Guard carries casket up front steps into Harry S. Truman Library lobby.
31:50   Focus on Margaret Truman Daniel and family following casket up stairs of Harry S. Truman Library.
32:08   The end.
  • Reel 2
0:30   Continued – invited guests entering Harry S. Truman Library.
1:17   Honor guards places casket in lobby.
1:45   Close-up of Margaret Truman Daniel and Family.
4:34   Invocation given by Chaplain of Missouri National Guard.
6:36   Prayer given by Father Lembcke – pastor to Mrs. Bess Truman.
12:23   Departure of Daniel Family.
13:15   Ringing of Harry S. Truman Library Carillon.
14:35   Motorcade departs.
15:30   Mayor H. Roe Bartle leaving guests.
18:20   Departure of invited guests.
19:27   Switch to Walter Cronkite.
22:00   Governor Warren Hearnes in Harry S. Truman Library lobby, wearing dark red tie.
23:21   Switch to Walter Cronkite.
23:34   Switch to Truman Home.
27:38   The end.