Motion Picture MP72-14
Administrative Information
Newsreel compilation of coverage of the Truman Doctrine speech of March 12, 1947 in which President Truman proposes aid to Greece and Turkey. Scenes of Greece and background information are shown along with excerpts of Truman's speech. President Truman's trip to Mexico is also covered. Newsreels are generally copyrighted by their respective producers, with the exception of the "Mexico Greets Truman" Universal Newsreel, which is in the public domain.
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Shot List
| 0:00 | “Truman’s Speech to Congress: Truman Doctrine,” March 12, 1947 (Paramount). 1) Scenes in Greece with background information. 2) Excerpts of Truman speech. | |
| 9:00 | Personalities in the News; news of the day; commentary- Jay Sims; RKO, MGM, Paramount Presidents pledge films to promote friendship (Paramount). | |
| 10:00 | “Mexico Greets Truman,” commentary by Ed Herlihy; First visit to Mexico City by U.S. President; receives order of Aztec eagle and key to city, March 3, 1947. (Universal Newsreel) | |
| 11:00 | “U.S. Honors President of Mexico,” News of the Day; commentary by Jay Sims; First President of Mexico to visit U.S. – President Miguel Aleman; brief introduction by President Truman; parade down Pennsylvania Avenue; at Arlington Cemetery; Mr. Aleman addresses U.S. Congress. |
MP72-14 Excerpts