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Motion Picture MP2002-360

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

Administrative Information

Footage
36 feet
Running Time
1 minute 8 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Tape Format
Betacam SP
VHS
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

Harry S. Truman reads a script regarding the recognition of Israel, while he is seated at a desk. Sound only.

Date(s)
ca.
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

  • Reel 1
0:00   Clipboard is snapped.
    Harry S. Truman, seated at a desk, is reading a script about the recognition of Israel. He says "the kettle was boiling and the whole business was very discouraging." He adds "I sure wish God had given the children of Israel an Isaiah, the Christians a Saint Paul, and the children if Ishmael a peek at the Golden Rule."
    There are off-screen voices and direction.
1:17   Silent footage of Mr. Truman speaking, then the clip ends.