Motion Picture MP76-36
Life / NBC Presents “The Democratic Party on Parade.”
Administrative Information
Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
1188 feet
Running Time
33 minutes
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
NBC
Restrictions
Restricted
Description
Film about the 1948 Democratic convention, includes President Truman's entire speech accepting the presidential nomination.
Date(s)
1948
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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture
Shot List
- Reel 1
| 0:00 | “The Democratic Party on Parade.” | |
| 0:15 | Truman at 1944 Convention – voices his acceptance of nomination (in full), August 31, 1944. | |
| 1:30 | Departure of Truman on train to 1948 Convention and then Truman in a car arriving at Philadelphia (taken from T.V.). | |
| 3:25 | “Truman nominated,” Sam Rayburn introduces Truman, July 15, 1948. | |
| 5:40 | Truman speaks acceptance of nomination (in full). | |
| 30:00 | Crowd scene after speech, Truman and Barkley pose, etc. |