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Motion Picture MP76-38

Visit to Mexico of President Harry S. Truman

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
630 feet
Running Time
17 minutes 30 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
silent
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Department of National Defense
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

President Truman's visit to Mexico, including his wreath laying at the monument to the Ninos Heroes.

Date(s)
March 3, 1947 - March 6, 1947

SD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are available for $20, and HD-quality copies of already digitized motion pictures are $50. Copies of motion pictures not already digitized will incur additional costs.

This item does not circulate but reproductions may be purchased.

To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov​​​​​​​

Please note that this video belongs to a different video collection than the items available to be borrowed by teachers, from our Education Department.

Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
0:15   Arrival of Truman.
1:45   Reception stand ceremonies.
3:00   Motorcade to Mexico City.
4:45   Truman presents wreath at place of Independence.
5:00   Truman at Chapultepec.
6:00   Truman at National stadium, ceremonies, native singing and dancing.
14:30   Truman leaves the stadium.
15:15   Truman visits San Juan pyramids.