Motion Picture MP2002-321
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Merle Miller interviews Judge Albert Ridge, friend of Harry S. Truman. Judge Ridge describes Mr. Truman as a man of the 19th and 20th centuries brought up in an atmosphere of high moral values. Judge Ridge declares that Harry Truman was able to lead Battery D because he inspired trust. He says Mr. Truman wanted no self-aggrandizement. Sound only.
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Shot List
Reel 1
| 0:00 | Unidentified voice says "115 take 1, sound 91." Merle Miller interviews Judge Albert Ridge, a friend of Harry S. Truman. | |
| 0:51 | Judge Ridge discusses Harry S. Truman as a man of the 19th and 20th centuries brought up in an atmosphere of high moral values, a time when a man was judged by his word, his respectability. Mr. Truman's character was formed by teachings from his mother, from the community, at a time when neighbors responded to the needs of one another. | |
| 3:20 | Harry S. Truman is described by Judge Ridge as being outspoken, sincere, and as someone who inspires loyalty. He was able to lead Battery D because he inspired trust. | |
| 5:40 | Judge Ridge says Harry S. Truman is decisive, has an alert mind that can formulate a decision. The speaker declares that "once he makes a decision, that's it." | |
| 6:55 | The speaker confirms that members of Battery D confided in Harry S. Truman because they trusted him and knew he was interested in them. Harry Truman enjoyed socializing with the men and would always help them when he could. | |
| 8:17 | The interviewer remarks that Harry S. Truman once said that General George Marshall didn't want anything for himself. Judge Ridge states that Harry Truman, like Marshall, wanted nothing for himself, wanted no self-aggrandizement. | |
| 10:00 | The speaker declares that Harry S. Truman's humility prevented him from articulating anything that would seem self-serving. The speaker places Harry S. Truman historically in the upper group of successful presidents, although he would place him first because of his personal friendship. | |