Motion Picture MP2002-441
Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")
Administrative Information
Footage
36 feet
Running Time
1 minute 45 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description
Harry S. Truman talks about the importance of researching and preserving presidential papers. Sound only.
Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963
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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems
Shot List
Reel 1
| 0:00 | Harry S. Truman talks about the importance of researching and preserving presidential papers. He expresses his interest and efforts in having a whole outline of the presidency and how it works. He wanted this concept pursued at his library, at the Roosevelt Library at Hyde Park, and at the Library of Congress. | |
| 1:12 | Harry S. Truman states that he wants presidential records as well taken care of as are congressional records and records of the high court. Then the young people will have a record of all three branches of government. "They'll know what we have and what they have to do to keep it." "That's what the youngsters need to know." | |