Motion Picture MP2004-1

Truman Kfar Dinner

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
90 feet
Running Time
2 minutes 27 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Unknown; can label “From News of the Day. 450West 50th Street. New York. Truman.”
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description

Clip of President Truman's acceptance speech when presented with an award at a dinner for Kfar Truman, a village in Israel.

Date(s)
May 26, 1952

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
     
0:00   Crowd clapping at a dinner for President Harry S. Truman.
0:10   President Truman presented with award; shaking hands with unidentified man.
0:26   Truman stands to address crowd; he thanks Vice President Barkley.
0:37   Begins speech; discusses the newly established state of Israel, recalls its creation, and emphasizes the importance of working hard for freedom.
2:15   Conclusion and applause.
2:27   End of film.