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Motion Picture MP74-2

CBS News Special Report

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Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
1100 feet
980 feet
Running Time
31 minutes 25 seconds
27 minutes 12 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Color
Produced by
CBS
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

CBS programming on the death of President Truman showing biographical information and re showing a 1958 interview between Edward R. Murrow and Truman.

Date(s)
December 28, 1972

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
     
0:34   Excerpt from interview with Edward R. Murrow (“From Precinct to President,” February 2, 1958, see also VT90-18)); Harry S. Truman comments on early months of Presidency and decision making.
1:15   Introduction by Walter Cronkite.
1:36   Biographical review of life of Harry S. Truman.
2:06   Death of FDR – Truman becomes President April 12, 1945.
2:20   Signing of U.N. Treaty on June 26, 1945 in San Francisco.
2:37   Secretary of State Byrnes and Harry S. Truman depart for Potsdam, Germany to meet with Allies.
2:48   Successful test of Atomic Bomb at Alamagordo, New Mexico, July 16, 1945.
2:58   Potsdam Conference, July 17, 1945.
3:26   Atomic Bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, August 6, 1945.
3:36   Announcement of bombing made from ship Augusta on return from Europe.
4:08   Surrender of Japan, Septmber 2, 1945; signing of surrender document aboard U.S.S. Missouri; ceremony presided over by General MacArthur.
4:31   Unification of Armed Forces, 1947.
4:40   Truman Doctrine, 1947.
5:04   Marshall Plan, 1948.
5:26   Recognition of state of Israel, May 14, 1948.
5:40   Berlin Airlift, June 1948.
5:55   Democratic National Convention, July 15, 1948.
6:55   Whistlestop Campaign (Kaltenborn speech segment).
7:05   Truman holding copy of Chicago Daily Tribune with headline “Dewey Defeats Truman”(still photo).
8:00   Signing of NATO Treaty, April 4, 1949.
8:20   Harry S. Truman meets with General MacArthur to present medal for Inchon landing.
8:38   Firing of MacArthur by Harry S. Truman.
8:45   1952 election.
9:15   Return to Independence.
9:50   Beginning of interview with Edward R. Murrow, “From Precinct to President” Feb.2, 1958(See It Now) See also VT90-18 for same interview.
10:46   Harry S. Truman reflects on characteristics necessary for a successful president.
11:20   Harry S. Truman reminisces on his childhood and first job.
12:30   Comments on his National Guard Service.
13:18   Harry S. Truman explains his 1940 offer to General Marshall to reenter the Military.
14:20   Post World War I Life.
14:30   Partnership with Eddie Jacobson and the clothing store.
14:55   Election as Judge in Eastern Jackson County and rise to Presiding Judge; and early political career.
16:20   Harry S. Truman discusses his musical training.
17:20   Commentary on Truman Committee.
18:11   Commentary on the abuse and proper use of the Congressional Investigation Committees.
18:45   Decision not to investigate Oak Ridge Project; first knowledge of Atomic Bomb.
19:38   Endorsement of James Byrnes as Vice-Presidential nominee.
20:45   Events surrounding his own nomination as V.P.
23:00   Harry S. Truman reflects on his assumption of Presidency.
24:00   Dismantling of U.S. war machine and demobilization.
24:45   Harry S. Truman comments on decision to recognize state of Israel.
26:10   Harry S. Truman comments on his opinion of pollsters.
29:10   Discussion of 1948 civil rights position of Harry S. Truman and risk it posed to reelection.
30:00   Reflection on things not accomplished and the desire to propose some form of Medicare Program.
31:25   The End.
  • Reel 2
     
0:33   Harry S. Truman with Edward R. Murrow discussing Constitutional responsibility and authority of President relative to the dismissal of General Douglas C. MacArthur, with follow-up commentary on the events leading up to and surrounding the dismissal, 1957.
5:45   Harry S. Truman comments on friendship with Tom Pendergast.
6:20   Harry S. Truman comments on McCarthyism and Red Scare era.
8:20   Harry S. Truman reflects on his opinions of world leaders: Churchill.
8:40   Harry S. Truman reflects on his opinions of world leaders: DeGaulle.
8:56   Harry S. Truman reflects on his opinions of world leaders: Molotov.
9:40   Discussion of A-Bomb announcement to Stalin at Potsdam.
10:12   Harry S. Truman reflects on decision to drop A-Bomb.
11:10   Harry S. Truman reflects of decision to develop H-Bomb.
11:45   Commentary on decision to fight in Korea.
12:48   Commentary on Red China’s entry into the war.
13:00   Decision not to bomb north of Yalu River.
13:10   Murrow questions Truman on the report that Truman agreed to endorse an Eisenhower bid for the Presidency.
14:45   Reflections on military figures as Presidents.
14:30   Harry S. Truman commentary on characteristics necessary for a president.
17:55   Harry S. Truman comments on the role of the President in regard to the American people.
18:30   Harry S. Truman provides further comments on the qualification of a successful President.
    Pause in film.
19:30   Harry S. Truman biographical review as prelude to discussion of the building of the Harry S. Truman Library; includes footage of Independence and Truman Home.
19:55   Harry S. Truman at age 82 at July 4 celebration at Harry S. Truman Library.
21:29   Harry S. Truman with Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965.
21:45   Signing of Medicare bill 1965, LBJ/HST.
22:11   Harry S. Truman and Ike, 1966.
22:20   Harry S. Truman and Nixon visit 1969- gift of Truman White House Piano.
22:38   Harry S. Truman at Key West, Florida – comments on young people.
26:10   Eric Sevareid – comments on Truman’s personal greatness.
27:12   The End.