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Motion Picture MP2002-2

Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series “Decision:  The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman”)

Administrative Information

Footage
36 feet
Running Time
1 minute 22 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

Harry S. Truman discusses accepting the Vice-Presidential nomination and a conversation between himself and Eleanor Roosevelt concerning Franklin D. Roosevelt's health. Truman also recalls that FDR didn't want him traveling by plane for safety's sake. This segment was probably to be used for episode 1. Sound only.

Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963

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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems

Shot List

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0:00   Woman’s voice says: “Wild track, 1006 page, show number one” Harry S. Truman recalls feelings about accepting nomination to run as Vice-President, and talking to Robert Hannegan. He mentions that Eleanor Roosevelt told him she couldn’t get the President to eat. He recalls that Franklin D. Roosevelt told him not to travel by plane because they couldn’t both take chances. This recollection was probably to be used in episode 1 of the television series.