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Motion Picture MP72-45

Aboard the Presidential Train; Truman Nears the End of Tour

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
135 feet
Running Time
3 minutes 45 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Telenews
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

Newsreel coverage of President Truman's train trip to Washington and California. He visits flood damaged areas and receives an honorary degree at the University of California at Berkeley. This film shows Press Secretary Charles Ross and the press on the train.

Date(s)
June 10, 1948 - June 12, 1948

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This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
0:00   Seattle – part of speech.
1:00   Bremerton Naval Station.
1:30   Flight to flood damaged area.
2:00   Truman on the train again to Sacramento, California.
2:40   Charles Ross and press on train.
3:00   University of California to receive LLD (part of speech).