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Motion Picture MP2022-01

Funeral Activities for Harry S. Truman - Home Movies Part 1

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
50 feet
Running Time
3 minutes 15 seconds
Film Gauge
Super 8mm
Sound
silent
Color
Color
Produced by
John Pritchard
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Received
From John Pritchard
Keywords
Ex-presidents
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Description

Home movie footage shows funeral activities for former president Harry S. Truman in Independence, Missouri. Military units marching down the street, scenes outside the Carson Funeral Home and the Truman home, and crowds gathering at the Truman Library. Military units participating in activities at the library including the firing of artillery and overhead flights. The hearse carrying the remains of Mr. Truman arriving at the library.

Date(s)
December 27, 1972
Available Format(s)
Motion Picture

SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.

SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.

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
Motion Picture

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