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Motion Picture MP77-6

Harry S. Truman’s Speech to the U.S. Steel Workers Convention

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
1200 feet
Running Time
33 minutes 20 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Unknown
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description

Harry S. Truman speaks to the U.S. Steel Workers convention September 17, 1958 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Introduced by President David J. McDonald of the U.S.W., he spoke generally about his relations with labor, and told the group to vote out big business influence in the next election.

Date(s)
September 17, 1958

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
     
0:00   Harry S. Truman arrives at podium at the 9th constitutional convention of the United Steelworkers of America in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and is warmly greeted.
3:00   President David J. McDonald of the U.S.W. introduces Truman.
5:00   Truman speaks generally on his relations with labor.
11:15   Truman tells why it is important for labor to vote in the coming election – vote out the big business influence.
29:00   Ovation and President McDonald thanks Truman.