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Motion Picture MP2008-2

Harry S. Truman and Adlai Stevenson – Voter Public Service Announcement

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
36 feet
Running Time
1 minute 35 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Unknown
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

Public service announcement by Harry S. Truman, voice over, encouraging the public to vote. As Truman speaks, still photo images of the President are shown of him and his family; the second clip shows Adlai Stevenson encouraging people to vote. These public service announcements were for the state of Florida.

Date(s)
ca.
May 1956 - November 1956

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
     
00:10   Public service announcement by Harry S. Truman, voice over, encouraging the public to vote. As President Truman speaks, still photo images of the President are shown, as well as images of him voting with his family in past elections, and film footage of ordinary citizens doing their daily work and going to school. This public service announcement was for the state of Florida.
01:25   Public service announcement of Adlai Stevenson encouraging people to vote, approximately 10 seconds in length. This was filmed for the state of Florida. Mr. Stevenson was running for President, though he does not mention voting for him.