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Motion Picture MP2002-258A

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

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
67 feet
Running Time
45 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Sound
magnetic soundtrack
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Undetermined
Received
Received from the will of Harry S. Truman
Description

Excerpt of former president Harry S. Truman saying action should not be delayed. Sound only.

Speakers
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Date(s)
1961 - 1963

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This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.

To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov​​​​​​​

Please note that this video belongs to a different video collection than the items available to be borrowed by teachers, from our Education Department.

Moving Image Type
Screen Gems

Shot List

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Voice of Harry S. Truman:  “let’s get this in . . .”

Female voice:  “Wildtrack 3010, scene 24, show 7.”

Truman:  To be effective, action shouldn’t be long delayed.  Well, it wasn’t long delayed.  Attlee was certainly a bright shining envoy.  

Voice:  “Cut”

Truman:  Wait till that guy sees that . . .