Motion Picture MP76-94

Wilson the Prophet

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
1026 feet
Running Time
28 minutes 30 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
ABC T.V. in cooperation with Ford Foundation
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

Former President Truman and New Jersey Governor Robert Meyner discuss Woodrow Wilson, the United Nations and foreign affairs with Quincy Howe of ABC News. Taped in New York City, this program was in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Woodrow Wilson's cross-country tour to pitch the League of Nations to the American people. It also came on the eve of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev's visit to the United States.

People Mentioned
Date(s)
September 20, 1959
Available Format(s)
Motion Picture
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
0:00   HST speaks on Wilson: Gov. Robert Meyner of New Jersey; Quincy Howe – commentator.
0:30   Howe speaks on 1919 efforts of Wilson on League of Nations.
2:15   Meyner and HST talk on Wilson, and the U.N. and U.S. foreign affairs.
28:00   Credits.