Motion Picture MP72-61

Truman Album

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
384 feet
144 feet
Running Time
10 minutes 40 seconds
4 minutes
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Warner Pathe
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

Newsreel footage of events from 1949, including the signing of the NATO treaty, the laying of the cornerstone of the United Nations building, and the signing of a housing bill.

Date(s)
April 1949 - January 1950

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
0:00   “Atlantic Pact Signed.”
0:05   Signing of Pact and Truman speaks (brief part of speech), April 4, 1949.
3:00   “Congress Opens – Hears Truman” Opening scenes and Truman speaks (brief part of speech), January 4, 1950.
4:50   “Truman and Buddies in Little Rock” (Andre Baruch); 35th Division Reunion scenes brief part of speech), June 11, 1949.
6:10   “World News” “Senate Ratified Atlantic Treaty” July 25, 1949.
6:45   United Nations cornerstone laying (New York City) – Truman speaks briefly, October 24, 1949.
7:50   Spring Hats from Paris!
8:15   Wedding of Drucie Snyder to John Horton.
9:00   Repeat of 35th Division Reunion above.
10:15   “Truman Signs Biggest Housing Bill” (scene in Oval Office), March 30, 1949.
10:40   End of Reel 1.
  • Reel 2
0:00   “Democrats Sweep New York City – Truman Happy” (Andre Baruch).
0:05   Scenes in New York City (Truman speaks briefly).
1:20   “Forrestal Buried at Arlington” (Dwight Weist) Funeral scenes, May 24, 1949.
2:15   “News from All Over” Truman marks 4th year as President, April 12, 1949.
2:35   “Truman in Missouri” (Masonic).
2:50   Truman honors William M. Boyle at dinner, September 29, 1949.
3:00   Queen helps honor Canada.
3:30   Actress Virginia Mayo sails.
3:45   Nehru visits U.S., October 11, 1949.