Motion Picture MP93-1
Administrative Information
This film is about the dedication of a statue of Simon Bolivar in Bolivar, Missouri. It features Presidents Harry S. Truman and Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela, who arrive in Bolivar, speak, and then proceed to Springfield, Missouri. Scenes of Bolivar, Missouri, where the statue of Simon Bolivar is unveiled. Bess Truman appears.
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Shot List
- Reel 1
| 0:00 | Bolivar Missouri – scenes of agriculture, livestock, the town. | |
| 4:49 | “Preparation for historical event” (townspeople gathering, bunting going up, etc.). | |
| 5:49 | President Harry S. Truman and President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela arrive on train, receive key to city. Mrs. Gallegos can be seen also. | |
| 7:20 | Parade. | |
| 11:40 | Dedication ceremony. Truman speaks. | |
| 15:34 | President Gallegos speaks. | |
| 16:46 | Simon Bolivar statue unveiled. | |
| 17:47 | “Missouri town entertains dignitaries”(Bess Truman at outdoor table taking refreshments; festival; beauty queen dance). | |
| 19:09 | Presidents Truman and Gallegos stop at Springfield, Missouri, receive gifts on train. |