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Motion Picture MP59-4

Harry S. Truman Speaking on Food for Europe, October 5, 1947

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
100 feet
Running Time
2 minutes 45 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Hu Chain Associates
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description

Television broadcast of President Truman delivering a plea for public support for the program of the Citizen's Food Committee, October 5, 1947. This was the first television address broadcast from the White House.

Date(s)
October 5, 1947
Available Format(s)
Motion Picture
Video Tape
DVD
Online Digital Presentation

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SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

Reel 1

  • A plea for support for the food saving program of the Citizens Food Committee, to provide food to send to starving Europe. This television and radio address concluded a program by the Citizens Food Committee, October 5, 1947. It was delivered by President Truman from the White House at 10:50 p.m. This was the first address of its kind ever televised from the White House. This film was apparently photographed from television.