Motion Picture MP76-62
Associated Press will cover the Globe with Television News
Administrative Information
Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
756 feet
Running Time
21 minutes
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
silent
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Associated Press
Restrictions
Restricted
Description
Newsreel footage of several stories including Truman at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Truman's speech to Congress on November 17, 1947.
Date(s)
November 1947
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 0:50 | London, scenes of, including Military. | |
| 4:30 | Washington, “Snyder Decorates Coast Guardsmen.” | |
| 5:45 | “People in the News” – Howard Hughes, General Marshall. | |
| 6:30 | “President Honors Unknown Soldier” Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, November 11, 1947. | |
| 9:00 | “Philadelphia – Armistice Day, 1947” Parade – Truman not there. | |
| 12:20 | “Baltimore – Shipyard Strike Ends” – (workers at plant). | |
| 13:00 | “They’re Off” (horse race). | |
| 13:45 | “Hoodlumism in Baltimore.” | |
| 14:05 | “Washington” – policemen and MP’s at Capitol building for parade. Truman and Motorcade, November 17, 1947. | |
| 15:20 | Arrives to address Congress, November 17, 1947. | |
| 15:40 | Speaks to Congress. | |
| 18:30 | Leaves Capitol. | |
| 19:00 | Reporters commenting on speech. | |
| 20:00 | London – (Band playing – military). |