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Motion Picture MP2002-445

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

Administrative Information

Footage
14 feet
Running Time
23 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 telegram that he sent to the Japanese warning them of what would happen if they did not surrender. Mr. Truman relates the Japanese reaction to the telegram. Sound only.

Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963

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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems

Shot List

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Reel 1

0:23   Harry S. Truman: "I sent a telegram to the Japanese telling them exactly what would happen to 'em if they didn't come across and surrender as they should. They sent me a very ornery telegraph. And then the bombs were dropped and that ended the war with Japan."