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Motion Picture MP2002-245

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

Administrative Information

Footage
36 feet
Running Time
1 minute 4 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

Harry S. Truman answers questions from school children. Mr. Truman refers to Independence as “the best town in the world.” Mr. Truman calls being President “the hardest job in the world and all you can do is work at it.” This is similar to MP2002-231. Sound only. 

Speakers
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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 answers questions from school children. His parents moved to Independence in 1890 so their children could go to a graded school. It is "the best town in the world."
    Mr. Truman calls being President "the hardest job in the world and all you can do is work at it."