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Motion Picture MP2005-4

Presidents Truman and Gallegos Dedicate Statue in Bolivar, MO

Administrative Information

Footage
366 feet
Running Time
10 minutes 10 seconds
Film Gauge
8mm
Tape Format
VHS
Sound
silent
Color
Color
Produced by
Home movie by Benton Linder
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

Motorcade and parade in Bolivar, Missouri, where President Truman and the President of Venezuela, Romulo Gallegos, dedicate the statue of Simon Bolivar.

Date(s)
July 5, 1948

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
     
00:23   Credit titles read: Photographed & Edited by Benton Linder
00:27   Close-up on a billboard that reads: The Statue of Simon Bolivar, Great South American Liberator. Presented to the City of Bolivar on this site by President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela and dedicated by President Harry S. Truman Monday, July 5th, 1948.
00:35   Crowd gathers along the streets of downtown Bolivar, MO.
00:42   Policeman surveys the scene from a rooftop.
00:52   Crowds tightly packed together along the sidewalks lean against barriers.
01:07   Airplane formations fly overhead in salute.
01:16   Presidential motorcade goes down the street in front of the crowd.
01:30   President Harry Truman and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela arrive at the bandstand. They are given places of honor at the very front of the stage. Gallegos (left) and Truman (right) chit-chat in a friendly manner. Other VIPs are seated. Preparations are made to begin parade.
02:03   Fourth of July parade begins with a man on horseback.
02:08   Troops march past bandstand and salute Truman.
02:13   U.S. Air Force Marching Band.
02:31   Shot of Truman and Gallegos enjoying the parade.
02:35   Troops ride by on a truck and salute Truman.
02:39   VIPs on bandstand including the Truman and Gallegos rise for presentation of the U.S. flag.
02:47   Parade floats decorated with flowers and themed to celebrate Bolivar, MO organizations and American national attributes begin to pass.
02:53   District Electorate float and the Fiesta Queen.
03:03   Education and International Friendship float.
03:13   Freedom of Worship float.
03:17   Marching drum band in kilts.
03:20   Wide shot of the bandstand.
03:22   Gymnasts perform on a truck bed.
03:31   Various shots of audience applause and reactions.
03:48   Shots of the press corps preparing.
03:59   Baton-twirling majorettes.
04:12   Bolivar Chamber of Commerce float goes past. Signs on the truck read, “Thank you, Good Neighbors!” in both English and Spanish. Men on the truck wear sombreros and play guitars.
04:22   Bolivar residents watch parade from an upper-story apartment window.
04:26   Horse-drawn buggy.
04:32   Close-up of Truman smiling.
04:36   Horse-drawn cart.
04:42   Lady holding flowers sits atop at plane as it is towed down the street by a jeep. Parade ends.
04:47   Motorcycles precede motorcade to statue site.
04:53   Gallegos and Truman approach podium outfitted with a presidential seal.
05:01   Gallegos and Truman chat.
05:06   Shots of crowd and reporters in front of John E. Smith’s Hatchery which is located across from the dedication site.
05:12   Speeches begin. Several different speakers make remarks.
06:03   Shots of the press corps and the audience.
06:17   Another unidentified presenter.
06:27   All rise for the singing of the national anthem.
06:53   Statue of Simon Bolivar is unveiled.
07:09   Gallegos makes presentation and shakes hands with Truman.
07:22   Truman makes dedicatory address. Truman shots are intercut with footage of crowd reactions.
08:20   Truman and Gallegos make their final remarks.
08:25   Musical presentation.
08:47   Close-up on the base of statue. Plague reads: Presented by President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela. Dedicated by President Harry S. Truman of the United States. Bolivar, Missouri. July 5th, 1948.
08:54   Shot of press with motion picture cameras.
09:01   Focus on statue of Simon Bolivar.
09:08   Close-up on the statue’s base. Inscription reads: The government and the people of Venezuela to the noble city which renders through its name a perpetual homage to the memory of the liberator Simon Bolivar. July 5th, 1948.
09:15   Scenes from a municipal picnic following the dedication.
10:04   Close-up on round engraving of Simon Bolivar’s profile.