Guide to Videotapes Collection in the Harry S. Truman Library

MACNEIL/LEHRER NEWS HOUR JIM FISHER ESSAY ON HARRY TRUMAN April 12, 1995. Segment taped from the MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour, featuring Jim Fisher commenting on the life of Harry Truman. Some of the material was taped at the Truman Library. VHS videotape

BOB HOPE; MEMORIES OF WORLD WAR II Videotape of Bob Hope and his wife, Charlton Heston, Frances Langford, Dorothy Lamour, and Ed McMahon, reminiscing about entertaining the troops in World War II. VHS videotape.

HARRY S. TRUMAN: HIS LIFE AND LIBRARY 1995. Videotape about Harry Truman and the Truman Library, featuring some of the exhibits and work areas of Library, but primarily concentrating on biographical information on Harry Truman. Produced by All American Video Productions, Bob Muller, VHS Videotape.

“MODERN PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS, VOL. II, 1948-1960" 1990. This videotape covers presidential campaigns from 1948 (Truman and Dewey) to 1960 (Kennedy and Nixon) with the first 30 minutes featuring the presidential election of Harry Truman in 1948. Coverage includes color footage of the Democratic convention in 1948, scenes of the 1948 campaign of both Dewey and Truman, and a good deal of Harry Truman's speech in Dexter, Iowa on September 18, 1948. Produced by The Educational Video Group; written by Robert Denton and Roger Cook. Narrated by Edward Roehling. VHS Videotape.

“TRUMAN, A SELF PORTRAIT" ca. 1984. This biographical video consists mostly of historic photographs which have been filmed with a sort of sepia effect with a voiceover by a narrator who reads from Truman's own words. Produced by the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, produced by Eric Breitbart and Mary Lance for the Truman Centennial. VHS Videotape; ¾-inch videotape.

HIROSHIMA 1995. A dramatization with actors dealing with Harry Truman's assumption of the U. S. presidency in 1945 and centering on his decision to drop the atomic bomb. This film includes a brief interview at the beginning with Clark Clifford. A Roger Spottiswoode Film, produced by Showtime Networks, Inc. in association with Hallmark Entertainment and Adelman Entertainment. VHS videotape..

CAMPAIGN 1996: FUNDING FOR EDUCATION October 3, 1996. NBC News with Tom Brokaw. This news segment was part of an NBC news special series following Highway 40 through America. In the segment featuring Independence, there was filming done at the Truman Library, which was not included in the segment. The segment instead dealt with a visit to an American History classroom in the Independence school system, where issues discussing the funding of education was discussed. There were also interviews with people in the school district who believe that "education is Independence.” VHS videotape.

AMERICAN PRESIDENTS EXHIBIT AND I'M JUST MILD ABOUT HARRY EXHIBIT September 16, 1996 and September 22, 1996. Clay Bauske is interviewed at the Truman Library by Channel 5, KCTV, Kansas City, about an exhibit of Time Magazine portraits on loan from the National Portrait Gallery. This was taped September 16, 1996. Another segment features Dr. George Curtis being interviewed about the "I'm Just Mild About Harry" exhibit at the Truman Library. This interview was taped September 22, 1996. VHS videotape.

TRUMAN LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS This video is from Barkley & Evergreen and features various news segments on the April 12, 1995 tree planting honoring Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman; remembering V. E. Day; the traveling trunk and interviews with school children; and a tour of Clay Bauske showing museum artifacts. 3/4-inch videotape.

PRESIDENT GERALD FORD RECEIVES THE HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD Former President Ford's acceptance speech is included, as well as honors for Betty Dawson, a volunteer at the Truman farm home in Grandview, Missouri. May 8, 1998. VHS videotape.

“NAVY MARINE CORPS NEWS, PROGRAM 831" July 25, 1998, program covering the commissioning ceremony for the U. S. S. Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. This program shows brief segments of the ceremony, including a couple of portions of President Bill Clinton's speech. There are also segments on the building of airplanes that are used aboard the ship (the Superhornet airplane). how aircraft carriers are built, and what its like to serve aboard an aircraft carrier. Segments of interviews with Truman Library Supervisory Archivist Ray Geselbracht and Sue Gentry are included. VHS videotape.

OMAR BRADLEY AND D-DAY 6-15-94. A&E Biography. This is the story of General Omar Bradley's career in WWII. Having never seen battle, Bradley leads US forces to victory at Omaha Beach in the Normady Invasion. Post war, President Truman asks Bradley to head the Veterans Administration. Also under Truman, Bradley replaces Eisenhower as Army Chief of Staff during the creation of the new Armed Forces Unification Act and the new Department of Defense. Bradley goes on to lead the US in NATO, under Truman approval. When Truman relieves General MacArthur under advisement from General Bradley, Truman shortly after promotes Bradley to General of the Army, the last to be promoted to a 5th star. VHS tape.

1952: THE VIDEO HISTORY OF OUR TIMES 1988. Easton Press Video. An overview of the year 1952 in newsreel format. This compilation includes Truman's State of the Union Address warning of the continuing peril of war and reprimanding the Soviet Union for refusing to accept the West's disarmament program. Also included are Defense Department films of the Eniwetok A-Bomb blast and footage of the US assault in North Korea in one of the most massive air assaults of the war. Donated By Bill Hannegan. VHS tape.

FOX MORNING SHOW. News clip of the miniature White House display at the Harry S. Truman Library. John Zweigel, the artist, is interviewed. VHS tape.

1965: THE VIDEO HISTORY OF OUR TIMES 1988. Easton Press Video. An overview of the year 1965 in newsreel format. Former President Truman is honored by President Johnson at the Harry S. Truman Library for the signing of the Medicare Bill into law. Donated By Bill Hannegan.VHS tape.

1946: THE VIDEO HISTORY OF OUR TIMES Easton Press Video. Highlights Atomic Bomb effects tested at Bikini Atoll and Margaret and Harry Truman receiving college degrees. Donated by Bill Hannegan. VHS tape.

1949: THE VIDEO HISTORY OF OUR TIMES Easton Press Video.Highlights the Berlin Airlift and the Truman report that Russia has the Atom Bomb. Donated by Bill Hannegan. VHS tape.

1950: THE VIDEO HISTORY OF OUR TIMES Easton Press Video. Highlights the Korean conflict surge, the Inchon invasion by UN forces, the Wake Island Conference between Truman and MacArthur, and the assassination attempt on President Truman. Donated by Bill Hannegan. VHS tape..

KOREA: THE COLDEST WAR 1950-1953: THE VIDEO HISTORY OF OUR TIMES Easton Press Video. Highlights the conflict from the Communist invasion of South Korea to the establishment of the Demilitarized Zone along the 38th parallel. Donated by Bill Hannegan. VHS tape. Length: 60 minutes. A&E "TRUMAN VS MACARTHUR: CONFLICT OVER KOREA" Narrated and produced by David L. Wolper, this film explores the military reprimand of Billy Mitchell in WWI and General MacArthur in the Korean War and whether or not it was justified. It shows the strain between Truman and MacArthur; from the conference at Wake Island to MacArthur's blatant disregard for Presidential authority, which eventually had him removed from command. VHS tape.

A&E "TRUMAN VS MACARTHUR: CONFLICT OVER KOREA" Narrated and produced by David L. Wolper, this film explores the military reprimand of Billy Mitchell in WWI and General MacArthur in the Korean War and whether or not it was justified. It shows the strain between Truman and MacArthur; from the conference at Wake Island to MacArthur's blatant disregard for Presidential authority, which eventually had him removed from command. VHS tape.

GEORGE MARSHALL AND THE AMERICAN CENTURY Produced by Great Projects Film Co, Inc. In Association with South Carolina Educational Television Network. This is the story of General George Marshall's career. Between Allied leaders he was a diplomatic statesman, and was essential as a global leader in Washington D.C. He helped to guide President Truman in regards to the use of the Atom Bomb and the implementation of the Marshall Plan, which was a turning point to relations in Europe. He became President Truman's Secretary of State in 1947 and was influential prior and subsequent to the Korean War. During the War Marshall became Secretary of Defense and guided Truman to MacArthur's dismissal, and was vilified for his role in that decision. Retiring in 1951, Marshall won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953, for the creation of the Marshall Plan. VHS taoe.

NEWS FILM CLIPS ON HARRY S. TRUMAN FROM TELEVISION STATION WTVJ, MIAMI, FLORIDA Donated to the Harry S. Truman Library by the Louis Wolfson Media History Center in Miami, Florida. Copyright is retained by the Louis Wolfson Media History Center. Segments are as follows: March 20, 1952. Truman press conference at Key West. Silent. B&W. May 1, 1952. Truman at the Little White House in Key West, with other staff, going out for a walk. Silent. B&W. February 10, 1957. Harry and Bess Truman arrive at Florida East Coast Railroad Station in Miami. Sound. B&W. February 12, 1957. Combined Jewish Appeal dinner at Seville Hotel, Miami. Sound segments. B&W. February 16, 1957. Truman interviewed by Leslie at Fountainbleau Hotel in Miami (asked about expected grandchild). Sound. B&W. February 17, 1957. Eddie Cantor's birthday party. Launches bond drive for Israel. Truman gives speech, Miami. Sound. B&W. February 25, 1957. Mr. and Mrs. Truman at fifty dollars a plate luncheon at Algiers Hotel in Miami for Library in Independence. Sound on portion of speech by Truman. B&W. February 26, 1957. Mr. and Mrs. Truman at Florida East Coast railroad station in Miami, ready to leave for Missouri (interview at station). Sound. B&W. February 16, 1960. Margaret Truman Daniel birthday party at Garden Rest by Democratic Women's Club, with Omar Bradley. Silent. B&W. February 16, 1960. Harry and Bess Truman arrive by train in North Miami, greeted by daughter. Silent. B&W. February 22, 1960. Harry S. Truman receives honorary Doctor of Law degree at Temple Emanuel. Silent. B&W. February 23, 1960. Harry and Bess Truman visit Viscaya (Dade County Art Museum). Key presented by Chuck Hall and Joe Boyd. Silent. B&W. February 25, 1960. Truman honored at Key West Naval Station, with Rear Adm. L. M. Mustin. Silent. B&W. February 26, 1960. Truman addresses students at Key West High School. Conchettes perform. Silent. B&W. February 27, 1960. Truman addresses Democratic fund raising dinner at Fountainbleau Hotel. Silent. B&W. February 28, 1960. Israel Bond dinner with Israel Minister of Agriculture, Moshe Dayan. Silent. B&W. March 7, 1960. Interview by Ralph Renick at Florida East Coast Station in Miami (about President Eisenhower's trip to South America). Sound. B&W. April 17, 1960. Sen. John F. Kennedy at airport in Miami interviewed about remarks by Truman (Truman said Kennedy wasn't electable; Kennedy says he will go to the people, as Truman did in 1948 when he wasn't considered electable). Sound. B&W. President Eisenhower's trip to South America). Sound. B&W. April 17, 1960. Sen. John F. Kennedy at airport in Miami interviewed about remarks by Truman (Truman said Kennedy wasn't electable; Kennedy says he will go to the people, as Truman did in 1948 when he wasn't considered eletable). Sound. B&W.March 14, 1964. Truman and family arrives at Miami Airport for Key West vacation. Silent. B&W. March 23, 1964. Guests of Sen. John Spottswood of Key West, Harry, Bess, and Margaret, and Margaret's sons visit the Little White House. Sound. B&W. March 28, 1964. Jere Pierce interviews Truman at airport en route to Missouri. Sound. B&W. March 16, 1968. Harry and Bess arrive at Key West via Air Force jet for vacation. Silent. Color. March 20, 1968. Truman news conference on Key West, 2 grandsons present on walk. Sound. Color. March 31, 1968. Harry and Bess Truman leave Key West after a 2 week vacation. Silent. Color. March 22, 1969. Harry and Bess Truman arrive at Key West, greeted by Margaret and her family. Silent. Color. March 28, 1969. Sen. John Spottswood makes a statement for Truman on the death of Dwight Eisenhower. Sound. Color. April 3, 1969. Gordon Steven special report. Truman honored by 21 gun salute at Key West Naval Base. Sound. Color. April 4, 1969. Ralph Renick talks to Truman in Casa Marina Hotel in Key West. Clifton Daniel is with Truman. Sound. Color.April 5, 1969. Harry and Bess leave Key West on Air Force jet to return to Missouri. Silent. Color. December 26, 1972. Scenes at Little White House in Key West after the death of Harry Truman. Silent. Color. December 28, 1972. Ceremonies in Key West marking the death of Truman. Silent. Color. December 28, 1972. Key West flies flag at half mast, Silent. Color. This footage was put together by Jeff Heinle of the Wolfson Center. VHS videotape.

USS WISCONSIN Tells the history of this battleship. While the signing of the peace surrender was on the USS Missouri, the USS Wisconsin was honored with never having been hit during WWII, contributing to the victory. After being retired, the US S Wisconsin is again put back into action during the Korean War for troop support. VHS tape.

MIGHTY MO: THE MANY LIVES OF THE USS MISSOURI ABC News Saturday Night May 23, 1998. As a salute to the retiring ship, Hugh Downs looks at the history of the USS Missouri, from its role in the Japanese surrender in WWII to the Persian Gulf War. Also shown is Margaret Truman christening the ship in 1944, the signing of the surrender and two stories of people whose lives were affected by the ship. This is a rough screen of the show, provided by ABC News. VHS tape.

“TRUMAN CARS RESTORED" September 15, 1998. KCTV CH 5 (CBS)--6 pm news; KSHB CH 41 (NBC)--6:30 pm news; KMBC CH 9 (ABC)--6 pm news; WDAF CH 4 (FOX)--9 pm news. Clips noting the history of the restoration of the two Truman Chrysler cars, which are on display at the Harry S. Truman Library. VHS tape.