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Motion Picture MP76-57

President Truman Signs the Armed Forces Unification Bill

Administrative Information

Original Format(s)
Motion Picture
Footage
36 feet
Running Time
1 minute
Film Gauge
16mm
Sound
silent
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Unknown
Restrictions
Undetermined
Description

President Truman signing the National Security Act Amendments of 1949. The Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson and the Joint Chiefs of Staff are shown.

Date(s)
August 10, 1949

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Moving Image Type
Motion Picture

Shot List

  • Reel 1
1:00   Truman signing the Armed Forces Unification Bill, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson and service chiefs stand behind him.