Motion Picture MP96-5

Truman Film Clips

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
630 feet
Running Time
7 minutes 35 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

Footage of Truman neighborhood in Independence, Missouri; the President�۪s sister-in-law May Wallace; Security man and Mayor Robert Weatherford in Independence train station.

Date(s)
ca.
1948

SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.

This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.

To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov​​​​​​​

Please note that this video belongs to a different video collection than the items available to be borrowed by teachers, from our Education Department.

Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
0:10   Independence footage, neighborhood of 219 N. Delaware.
0:45   View of 219 N. Delaware.
1:17   Security man in front of Truman Home, talking with reporter and walking around property.
1:35   Security patch on Officer’s uniform.
1:45   May Wallace on sidewalk off kitchen at 219 N. Delaware.
2:05   Security man and Mayor Robert Weatherford at Independence train station.
2:15   Map of Chicago area.
2:25   Security man and Mayor Weatherford at Independence train station making remarks (sound).
2:35   219 N. Delaware – exterior views.
2:55   Independence square – exterior views.
3:10   May Wallace (in fur coat) outside 219 N. Delaware talking to reporters.
3:57   Security man and Mayor Weatherford talking to reporters outside Independence train station (sound).
5:35   Mayor Weatherford making remarks.
6:25   Train tracks at Independence station, Independence Chamber of Commerce sign.
7:00   Exterior views of Independence – intersection of Lexington and River streets, and Independence Square.
7:22   May Wallace (in fur coat) near kitchen porch in backyard of Truman Home.
7:35   END.