Guide to Videotapes Collection in the Harry S. Truman Library

VJ DAY REMEMBERED 8/31/95 12 PM and 5 PM News. WDAF CH 4 (FOX). 8/31/95 5:30 AM News.12 PM, 5PM, 6PM, l0 PM News KCTV CH 5 (ABC) Celebration at the Truman Library of the Allied Victory over Japan. Several celebrities talked, a panel discussion, "A Witness to History", was held in remembrance. Larry Hackman, Library Director, is shown talking about the activities of the VJ Day celebration at the Library. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

FIRST LADIES: BESS TRUMAN 2/1/96 8AM News WDAF CH 4 (FOX) The role Bess Truman played in supporting Harry and how she changed the role of the First Lady is discussed in honor of Bess" 111th Birthday. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

TRUMAN APPRECIATION DAY August 5, 1995. World War II veterans speak on their appreciation that President Truman dropped the atomic bombs to end the war with Japan. This was held at the Harry S. Truman Library. VHS tape.

TRUMAN LOVE LETTERS Obtained By Barkely, Evergreen and Partners. CBS Public Eye with Bryant Gumbel Aired on 5/27/98. Filmed at the Truman Library and Museum, curator Pat Dorsey discusses "Dear Bess" _ display and the history of the Truman's love affair before, during and post Presidency. Some highlights of Harry Truman's political career are shown. VHS tape.

TRUMAN (TCA reel) HBO Production, 7/10/95. Shows the highlights from the feature movie, starring Gary Sinise that showed on HBO. See also VT95-30. VHS tape.

CAPABILITIES DEMO FOR THE HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY INSTITUTE 21st CENTURY FUND VPR Creative Group. Features various group ads. "The Jerry Litton Story"(excerpt), narrated by Walter Cronkite, shows the influence that Truman had on Litton's political career. It also promotes the Truman Library. VHS tape.

JEWISH TRIBUTE DINNER Copied, from the Phil Blazer Show. Highlights a Jewish Community tribute dinner to Truman for the 50th anniversary of the return of Jewish survivors of World War II to the Los Angeles area. Commemorates Truman's support of the creation of the state of Israel, the Jewish cause, and the Immigration Act of 1946. It discusses the Jewish artifacts that the Truman Library owns. Shows clips of Truman's life and career. VHS tape.

SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE (rough cut) Disney Channel Production. Created 8/31/95. Truman's life from farm boy to President. A very rough cut of clips video, stills, political cartoon animation with voice dub over used in VT96-1, The Spirit of Independence. VHS tape.