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Motion Picture MP77-10

Eddie Jacobson Memorial Dinner (Abba Eban, guest)

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
738 feet
Running Time
20 minutes 30 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
This film was in the custody of Henry J. Talge. Evidently the Foundation arranged for the filming
Restrictions
Restricted
Received
Henry J. Talge donated the film to the Truman Library
Description

At the Eddie Jacobson Memorial Dinner, held at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, Harry S. Truman reminisces about Jacobson, and then introduces Israeli Ambassador Abba Eban. Eban speaks about American aid in creating Israel, and then he talks about current Anglo Israeli problems and the return of U.S. Israel relations.

Date(s)
November 26, 1956

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
     
0:00   Harry Truman and others at head table of Eddie Jacobson Memorial Dinner, Muehlebach Hotel.
0:20   Scenes of diners.
4:00   Harry Truman begins remarks – reminisces about his friendship with Eddie Jacobson and introduces Israeli Ambassador Abba Eban.
18:35   Interview with unidentified reporter about Arab – Israeli problems.
19:05   Why did Israel enter Sinai?
19:25   What about withdrawal?
19:55   How can peace be insured?
20:30   Future U.S. – Israel relations?