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Motion Picture MP76-42

Clips of News Items Involving President Truman

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
270 feet
Running Time
7 minutes 30 seconds
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Warner Pathe News
Restrictions
Restricted
Description

Newsreel footage showing President Truman signing several bills in 1947 and 1949, including a housing bill and the National Security Act.

Date(s)
1949

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
0:00   Senate ratifies – scene of Truman signing bill (Atlantic Pact, April 4, 1949).
0:20   Truman Signs Biggest Housing Bill, July 15, 1949.
1:15   President Signs Bill – National Security Act Amendments, August 10, 1949.
1:20   News from all over: Lunch for Truman on 4th anniversary as President (Fred Vinson, Sen. Arthur Vandenberg, and Sen. Margaret Chase Smith attend).
1:50   Truman signing National Security Bill, August 10, 1949.
2:20   James Forrestal funeral.
3:15   Truman at 35th Division Reunion at Little Rock (part of speech), June 11, 1949.
4:38   “Atlantic Pact Signed,” Truman speaks (part recorded), April 4, 1949.