Guide to Videotapes Collection in the Harry S. Truman Library

PATRIOTS OF WAR SERIES June 7, 2003 “Jedburgh Radio Operations” William Thompson speaks at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum recalling his World War II experiences. VHS Tape

PATRIOTS OF WAR SERIES August 16, 2003 “Family, Faith and Freedom” Roger H. C. Donlon speaking at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum remembering his World War II experiences. VHS Tape

COMCAST NEWSMAKERS #34 August 7, 2006 Mike Shanin interviews the following people in the Oval Office replica at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Cathy Jolly – Missouri State Representative; Ray Salva – Missouri State Representative; Claire McCaskill – Missouri State Auditor; Stephanie Sharp – Kansas State Representative; Crosby Kemper III – Discusses opening of the Churchill Exhibit at the Library; Janet Smith – Blue Springs Well Link Dental Program; Deborah Craig – Youth Net of Kansas City; Ron Freeman – Executive Director of the Kansas Republican Party; Claire McCaskill – Missouri State Auditor; Jean Zeldin – Executive Director Midwest Center of Holocaust Education; Ryan Silvey – Missouri State Representative; Jerry Nolte – Missouri State Representative. DVD

9/7/06 Set of 4 DVDs filmed at the September 7, 2006 book signing by George M. Elsey of his book “An Unplanned Life,” held at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Mike Mahoney of Channel 9, KMBC interviewing Ken Hechler, George Elsey, and Milton Kayle concerning events and decisions of the Truman administration and comparing them with decisions made in Washington under the current administration. Approx. 25 minutes. Susan Medler of the Institute staff interviewing Ken Hechler and Milton Kayle concerning their impressions of the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, followed by film of the exterior of the Library buildings and the photo of President Truman taking the oath of office upon the death of President Roosevelt. Approx. 20 minutes. Kevin Quinn of the University of Missouri Press introduces George M. Elsey. Mr. Elsey’s address at the Truman Library and Museum. Approx. 25 minutes. Mr. Elsey answering questions from the audience at the end of his address. Produced by KMBC and the Harry S. Truman Library Institute.

KCTV – Channel 5 news coverage 2/26/01 – 3/1/01 Interview with Clay Bauske, curator of Harry S Truman Library, concerning Mt. Vernon in Miniature and Portraits of the Presidents exhibits. VHS

“To the Best of My Ability – The Story of Harry S Truman” KCPT and the National Park Service, 1996. Video based on the fourth grade social studies curriculum. VHS.

“The Story of Independence, Missouri – Where Presidents Walk” Commissioned by the Independence Examiner newspaper for its Centennial in 1998. This deals mostly with historic events in Independence covered by the Examiner. VHS

COMCAST NEWSMAKERS #36 Ca. October, 2006 Mike Shanin interviews the following people in the Oval Office replica at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Frank Byrne, Executive Director, Kansas City Symphony Orchestra; Ed Hearn, Royals Alumni, author and speaker; Kevin Yoder, Kansas State Representative; Kenneth Hechler, Aide during Truman Administration and author; Don D. Reimal, Mayor, Independence, Missouri; Lori Baerg, Thank You Walt Disney Organization; Paul Morrison, Johnson County Prosecuting Attorney; Rob Olson, Kansas State Representative; George Elsey, served in Roosevelt and Truman Administrations; Mary Pilcher Cook, Kansas State Representative; Eric Langhorst, history teacher, Liberty, Missouri School District and award winner. DVD

Senator John Kerry speaking at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum on June 2, 2004. The subject of his speech was “The U. S. Military and Combating Terrorism.” DVD by C-SPAN

Forum held at the Gem Theater in Kansas City, Missouri on July 27, 2006. The subject of the discussion, “President Truman and Civil Rights.” Participating were: Kenneth Hechler, Special Assistant to President Harry S. Truman; Juanita Moore, Civil Rights Museum; Gerald Early, Professor at Washington University; R. Crosby Kemper, Chief Executive, Kansas City Public Library; and Carol Anderson, Professor University of Missouri, Columbia. Forum commemorates the 58th anniversary of the desegregation of the Armed Forces. DVD by C-SPAN

Caroline Kennedy book signing at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, November 18, 2006. DVD (Mpeg 4) 10 min. DVD of address by Madeleine K. Albright at the Truman Presidential Library and Institute on May 10, 2007, edited version.

DVD of address by Madeleine K. Albright at the Truman Presidential Library and Institute on May 10, 2007, edited version.

DVD of address by Doris Kearns Goodwin at the Truman Library Institute meeting of April 12, 2007. The title of the address was, “Wild About Harry 2007.”

Interactive DVD entitled “The Changing Presidency”. This DVD is used as a teaching tool and also may appear in exhibits.

DVD by Monadnock Media, Disc 1, Harry S. Truman Museum, October 19, 2001. Composed of film clips shown in the Museum and in exhibits. The following subjects are shown: Firebombing; Iwo Jima; Propaganda; Manhattan Project; Greece and Italy; France and Great Britain; Germany; Russia and Eastern Europe.

DVD by Monadnock Media, Disc 2, Harry S. Truman Museum, October 19, 2001. Composed of film clips shown in the Museum and in exhibits. The following subjects are shown: Postwar Challenges; The Boom Begins; Victory; Korean War; America in 1952; Leaving Office; Living Legacy; Cold War in Asia.

United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan giving his farewell address at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum on December 11, 2006. He is introduced by Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska. The title of the address is “The U. S. role in Global Affairs.” 2 dvd’s, one from C-Span, one filmed by the Library

COMCAST #44 June 11, 2007 Mike Shanin interviews the following people in the Oval Office Replica of the Truman Presidential Museum and Library. Bob Rohlf, President and Executive Producer of Starlight Theater; Lance Kinzer, Kansas State Representative; Joe Posnanski, Sportswriter and Columnist for the Kansas City Star; Sam Devinki, United States Holocaust Commission; Mike Devine, Director of the Truman Presidential Library and Museum; Michael Copeland, Mayor of Olathe, Kansas; Morgan Conley, Development Coordinator, TLC for Children and Families; Jan Marcoson, Kansas City City Councilmember; Robert Zornes, Executive Director, Mothers’ Refuge; Lynn Jenkins, CPA, Kansas State Treasurer DVD

Former President Bill Clinton delivering the keynote address at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. The speech was delivered at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, Missouri on July 5, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. Also speaking were: U. S. Representative Emmanuel Cleaver, Clifton Truman Daniel and U. S Representative Ike Skelton who introduced Mr. Clinton. Tape 1 of 2 and Tape 2 of 2 BetacamSP Sony BVW-70 Isolated Camera on Former President Clinton and Podium Speakers

Former President Bill Clinton delivering the keynote address at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. The speech was delivered at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, Missouri on July 5, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. Also speaking were: U. S. Representative Emmanuel Cleaver, Clifton Truman Daniel and U. S. Representative Ike Skelton who introduced Mr. Clinton. Tape 1 of 2 and Tape 2 of 2 BetaCamSP Sony PVW-2800 4 copies of VCR Fuji SVHS Switched Multiple Camera Shoot 1 dvd

REMEMBERING HARRY S. TRUMAN (WETA) 5/18/84 Narrated by Roger Wilson. This is a biography of President Truman’s life composed of film clips from the Truman Library archives and interviews with: Georgia Neese Clark Gray, Andy Gray, Dr. Wallace Graham, Milton Morris, Monte M. Poen and Dr. Robert Kirkendall. Credit is given to Dr. Ben Zobrist and Pauline Testerman for their aid in preparing this film. Produced by Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas. ¾ Tape UCA60 Video cassette color plus

WHITE HOUSE TOUR – CSPAN2 7/8/98 A tour of the White House with questions from callers. In the first 10 minutes, Susan Swain and Dr. William Seale interview Margaret Truman Daniel by phone concerning the reconstruction of the White House during her father’s administration. The reconstruction of the House and the addition of the balcony on the south portico began in the fall of 1949 and was completed in the spring of 1952. This interview is followed by a tour of the White House conducted by curator Betty Monkman, followed by President Bill Clinton explaining the Oval Office. VHS tape

GENERAL RAYMOND G. DAVIS CENTER DEDICATION AT QUANTICO, VA September 9, 2005. General Raymond Gilbert Davis, United States Marine Corps was a highly decorated veteran of World War II, Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. He also served as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman on November 20, 1952. This DVD is a biography of his military life including extensive interviews with General Davis. DVD

WORLD WAR II + 60 1945-2005 10/05/05 This DVD is composed of 4 segments as follows: Iwo Jima, V-E Day, Hiroshima, V-J Day narrated by Brian Williams, NBC News. President Truman is featured in each segment and material from the Truman Library is used throughout. DVD 4 segments – approx 5 min. each in length. BIRTH OF THE JAPANESE CONSTITUTION April 29, 2007 This DVD is produced by Japanese Public Television and is a documentary on the Japanese Constitution. Material was obtained from the Truman Library and Audio-Visual Archivist Pauline Testerman is shown with cassette tapes from the Dale Helleger papers. DVD Japanese language Producer: Midori Yanagihara NHK Television

BIRTH OF THE JAPANESE CONSTITUTION April 29, 2007 This DVD is produced by Japanese Public Television and is a documentary on the Japanese Constitution. Material was obtained from the Truman Library and Audio-Visual Archivist Pauline Testerman is shown with cassette tapes from the Dale Helleger papers. DVD Japanese language Producer: Midori Yanagihara NHK Television