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Motion Picture MP2002-243

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

Administrative Information

Footage
109 feet
Running Time
3 minutes 5 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 being in the Senate, and about filibusters. Sound only.

Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963

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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems

Shot List

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Reel 1

0:00   Harry S. Truman is discussing being in the Senate, how he served ten years there and didn’t want to leave. He gave an example of senators helping one another by telling of how he helped Sen. Vandenberg get Admiral Land approved for the communications committee.
0:50   Interviewer (low voice) asks if the Senate is the most exclusive club in the world. Mr. Truman replies it’s been called that. "It is the greatest legislative body in the world."
    In speaking about filibusters, Mr. Truman states he is not in favor of limiting debate, and approves of the use of the filibuster. He gives an example of Sen. Huey P. Long’s use of a filibuster, and the legislation was passed afterwards. "The U. S. gains after a filibuster."