Motion Picture MP75-1
Harry S. Truman – Presidential Campaign, 1944
Administrative Information
Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
306 feet
Running Time
11 minutes
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
intermittent
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Unknown
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description
Footage of Harry S. Truman's visit to his hometown of Lamar, Missouri where he made a speech accepting the vice presidential nomination.
Date(s)
August 31, 1944
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture
Shot List
- Reel 1
0:00 | Parade in Lamar, Missouri – Senator Truman rides in car. | |
0:20 | Truman’s car stops briefly in parade. | |
2:20 | Truman visits a private home (birthplace) and walks in yard. | |
2:33 | Truman gets a drink at the home. | |
3:47 | Democratic National Committee spokesman from Arkansas, R. B. Robins. | |
4:20 | Truman in Lamar, Missouri. | |
4:28 | Margaret, Harry and Bess Truman at Lamar, Missouri. | |
4:50 | Senator Tom Connally speaks of Committee’s choice and his responsibility. | |
6:52 | Truman gives speech of acceptance for Vice-Presidential nomination at Lamar, Missouri while Margaret and Bess are seen in the background. | |
12:30 | End. |