Motion Picture MP2002-170
Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")
Administrative Information
Footage
175 feet
Running Time
5 minutes 33 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Tape Format
VHS
Betacam SP
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description
W. Averell Harriman speaking of what he was doing at the time South Korea was attacked by North Korea. Film with sound.
Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963
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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 0:00 | A series of short clips, with a few seconds of silence occasionally, of W. Averell Harriman, standing and seated on a set, before a fireplace, talking about what he Was doing when North Korea attacked South Korea. He was in Paris when the attack occurred. He was asked to convey a message to General Douglas MacArthur. On August 6, he arrived in Tokyo and had several talks. He felt MacArthur wasn't completely enthusiastic. They discussed military plans (with Generals Ridgway and Norstad) about the Inchon landing. Mr. Harriman reported to President Truman, and presented the Inchon landing plans. Mr. Truman sent Mr. Harriman to the Pentagon to present the plans to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mr. Harriman mentions hearing from Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson. The Chiefs of Staff approved the plans in 24 hours. Mr. Harriman mentions how quickly Mr. Truman acted. |