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Motion Picture MP2002-348

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

Administrative Information

Footage
36 feet
Running Time
1 minute
Film Gauge
35mm
Tape Format
VHS
Betacam SP
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description
Margaret Truman Daniel speaks about the events of April 12, 1945 and how she learned of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death. Film with sound.
Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963

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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
Screen Gems

Shot List

    Reel 1
0:00 Margaret Truman Daniel is standing beside her father, Harry S. Truman (who is seated). It appears to be in the living room of the Truman home. She begins speaking about the events of April 12, 1945, and moves to the couch, where she seats herself and continues speaking. She describes how she learned of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's death, and accompanies her parents to the White House, where her father was sworn in.