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Motion Picture MP72-12

Harry S. Truman’s Movie Memory Album

Administrative Information

Footage
306 feet
Running Time
8 minutes 30 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Universal Studios and other newsreel companies
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

Newsreel coverage of Harry Truman in 1946. This film shows President Truman with the Nisei (Japanese American) troops, President Truman in Bermuda, the coal strike, and other people and events.

Date(s)
1946

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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
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
0:00   “President Truman Honors Nisei Combat Team,” Narrator – Albert Grope. Parade of Nisei troops in D.C. Truman presents 8th P.U.C. to unit and talks briefly, July 15, 1946. (Nisei – Japanese-American troops) (Universal).
1:15   “Mr. Truman takes a Morning Walk,” scenes of the morning walks. Washington, D.C. (Paramount).
2:20   Truman signs Utah claims with Indians in his Oval Office, August 13, 1946.
2:30   Time Off – President Truman takes Bermuda Trip.
2:45   President Truman swimming.
3:00   President Truman visits Bermuda.
3:15   “Truman: The President Goes Fishing,” Narrator – Andre Brauch. Scenes of fishing in Bermuda.
4:10   President Truman fires Wallace from Cabinet. Henry Wallace reads letter and walks out of the office. Mr. Truman announces Averell Harriman as Secretary of Commerce. (voice over only).
5:15   “Truman Greeted by Home Folks,” Narrator – Ben Grauer. Shots of President Truman in Independence to vote.
6:10   “In Remembrance – 1946,” Truman speaks at Arlington Armistice Day; Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
6:50   “Washington, D.C. – Molotov Calls on President Truman,” Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov meets with Truman.
7:30   “Highlights of the Coal Crisis,” Mr. Truman getting off airplane.
8:10   John L. Lewis arrives at court.
8:25   John L. Lewis leaves court.