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Motion Picture MP2002-357

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

Administrative Information

Footage
36 feet
Running Time
1 minute 7 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 the atomic bomb and its role in bringing the war to a close. He reflects on the Japanese Emperor’s message that the Japanese would surrender unconditionally. 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 declares that we were lucky to have scientists develop the atomic bomb because it brought the war to a close. Mr. Truman states that some people wanted the Japanese emperor tried as a war criminal. Mr. Truman declares he knew the Japanese would never surrender unless ordered to by the Emperor. Some wanted the Emperor tried as a war criminal. The Emperor sent President Truman word that the Japanese would surrender unconditionally.