Motion Picture MP72-7
Harry S. Truman’s Movie Memory Album
Administrative Information
Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
240 feet
Running Time
6 minutes 40 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
News of the Day
Restrictions
Restricted
Description
Newsreel story showing the surrender of Japan on the USS Missouri, and remarks by General Douglas MacArthur.
Date(s)
September 2, 1945
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To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture
Shot List
Reel 1
- “Japs Sign on the Dotted Line” Scenes of the signing of surrender documents on the U.S.S. Missouri, General Douglas MacArthur speaks. Other individuals seen include Admiral Halsey, Admiral Nimitz, General Wainright, and British General Percival. John B. Kennedy, commentator.