Motion Picture MP92-6
Administrative Information
News segments covering Mr. Truman's post presidential activities, including the celebration of his 8lst and 84th birthdays; the filming of Jack Benny's show at the Harry S. Truman Library on September 3, 1959; Fourth of July ceremonies; and an interview with Mr. Truman's friend Tom Evans.
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Shot List
- Reel 1
| 00:00 | George Goldman singing “Happy Birthday” to Harry S. Truman; Henry Talge speaking at the Muehlebach Birthday Luncheon – Mr. Truman is absent (must be in 1968 for his 84th birthday). | |
| 1:20 | Mr. Truman’s 84th birthday cake is pictured as guests sing “Happy Birthday.” | |
| 1:47 | A clip from an earlier birthday luncheon (probably in 1965 for his 81st birthday) Mr. Truman walking to the podium; speaks with Lyndon.B. Johnson on the telephone and afterwards gives a "thank you" speech (NOTE: on M77-31 is the end of this speech segment). | |
| 3:37 | Jack Benny Show being filmed at the Harry S. Truman Library on September 3, 1959. | |
| 4:01 | Margaret Truman Daniel and her son arriving at the airport; Harry and Bess Truman greet them. | |
| 4:25 | Fourth of July ceremony in 1965 at the Harry S. Truman Library; Mr. Truman delivers a speech. | |
| 6:07 | Mr. Truman watching Fourth of July parade from the porch of his Independence, MO home. | |
| 6:37 | Mr. and Mrs. Truman arriving at the airport; Wendall Anschutz to interview Mr. Truman about riots in California | |
| 8:07 | Back to the interview with Tom Evans. | |
| 9:30 | Speech by Richard Bolling about Truman. | |
| 14:44 | Interview with Monsignor King. | |
| 18:59 | Back to the interview with Tom Evans. |