Guide to Videotapes Collection in the Harry S. Truman Library

AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: THE MOST POWERFUL MAN ON EARTH 1996. Presented and narrated by Walter Cronkite, in collaboration with the National Archives (NARA), and the Presidential Libraries. Cronkite walks through the evolution of the Presidency from Hoover to Bush and how the office has changed, or not changed. He talks about Truman's Fair Deal program and his desegregation of the Armed Forces. Also discussed in detail, is the Cold War waged by Roosevelt through Bush: from the first atomic bomb to the democratization of Eastern Europe. Used is a combination of newsreels, archival footage and photographs from NARA, and commentary from leading scholars. VHS tape. Also included an interactive CD-rom packet.

BEST OF MISSOURI RECEPTION: MISSOURI BAR ASSOCIATION Sept 19, 1996. Hosted by the Harry S. Truman Library. Harry S. Truman designated honoree by the Missouri Bar. Larry Hackman, HSTL dircector, explains new exhibits and goals of the Library and makes presentations. VHS tape.

A SUMMER TOGETHER 6/24/96 KCTV CH 5 MORNING SHOW. The Harry S Truman Library is given as a tourist suggestion for family outings with the kids. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS Tape.

6/10/96 TCI's "HOORAY FOR KIDS" On tour in the Truman Library, an interview with Dr. George Curtis discusses the changes in the Library and upcoming events and displays. Clay Bauske talks about the renovations within the museum and new exhibits being planned. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

KANSAS CITY SPOTLIGHT. 7:30 AM 5/5/96 Celebration of Law Day and Harry Truman week at the Truman Library. Interview with Dr. George Curtis, discusses the events at the Library, and a recent exhibit featuring the 19th Amendment. He also talks about the changes at the Library since he began his career there. Kyle Carson talks about the Bess Wallace Truman Award, Lindy Boggs the recipient. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

KMBC-TV 6 PM NEWS 8/5/96 A-Bomb Anniversary celebrated at the Harry S. Truman Library. VHS tape.

1948 CAMPAIGN 8/12/96 CSPAN A perspective during campaign week takes a look back at the Truman Campaign of 1948. Truman Library Archivist Randy Sowell talks about the display at the museum on the 1948 campaign which explains the strategy of Truman, the Whistle stop Tour of America, the polls, and various other aspects of the Truman campaign. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

THE BERLIN AIRLIFT July 13, 1998. This program commemorates the most dramatic humanitarian rescue mission of the century. It is the story of the American and British pilots and crews who flew 277,000 trips to deliver more than 2 million tons of food and supplies to Berlin, in 1948. This film uses archival film, stills, home movies, and oral accounts. Hosted by journalist Paul Duke. Produced and Directed by Robert E Frye. Production by WETA. VHS videotape.

NEWS CHANNEL 8, WASHINGTON DC. AFTERNOON REPORT 10/24/95. 50th Anniversary of Truman's Presidency. Interview with Clifton Truman Daniel, Harry Truman's eldest grandson, who talks about the Washington celebration, fundraising and goals of the Truman Library. Provided by Video Monitoring Services of America. VHS tape.

24th ANNIVERSARY OF TRUMAN'S DEATH CSPAN. 12/26/96. Mark Beveridge, Registrar for the Harry S Truman Library, shows some of Truman's items in the collection at the Museum. Discusses the special care taken to preserve the items. Stacy Bredhoff, Curator of the National Archives Exhibit Center, is also shown. VHS tape.

KMBC TV (ABC) 10 PM News, 9/19/96 Truman receives an honorary law license from the Missouri Supreme Court. VHS tape.

KSHB TV CH 41 (NBC) 11/4/96 5:30 AM News; 11/5/96 5:30 AM News; KCTV CH 5 (CBS) 11/5/96 6 AM News Truman Library holds mock elections the week of the Presidential Election between Dole and Clinton. Dole claims to be able to pull off a "Truman" win over Clinton. The pullet polls of the 1948 election are explained. Clay Bauske and Larry Hackman are both shown. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

KCTV CH5 (CBS) 5/3/96 10 PM News; 5/4/96 8AM News; KSHB TV CH 41 (NBC) 5/3/96 10 PM News; 5/8/96 6 PM News "PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD FROM THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE TO BILL BRADLEY AT THE TRUMAN LIBRARY" A kick off to Truman week, the awards ceremony was held at the Library, along with the 112th birthday of Harry and a book signing by former Senator Bradley. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

CONGRESSWOMAN KAREN MCCARTHY AWARDS $2 MILLION TO THE INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 10/2/96. Presented at the Truman Library's Museum Lobby. Larry Hackman discusses the educational plans for the Library and the Library's the partnership with the Independence school district. VHS tape.

KMBC TV CH9 (ABC) 10 PM NEWS 5/27/96 Former Senator Thomas Eagleton leads the fundraising for the Truman Library, as President of the Library Institute. VHS tape.

KMBC TV CH 9 (ABC) 6 NEWS plus TEASER 12/5/95 The Oval Office display at the Truman Library is enhanced as the first phase of a $10 million renovation plan. Rex Scouten, White House curator, is shown. VHS tape.

CNN EARLY EDITION, 10/26/95 Legacy of Leadership Dinner with President Clinton at the White House, remembers President Truman and his role in NATO, and NATO's current role in the Bosnian conflict. VHS tape.

WDAF TV CH 4 (FOX), 7/4/96 FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE TRUMAN LIBRARY. Volunteer Jim McAlpine shown.VHS tape.

TRUMAN (THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE) 3Parts Shown Oct 5&6, 1997 on KCPT. Documentary footage using interviews with Truman's friends, journalists, and biographers, video footage, stills and manuscripts. It follows the life and career of Harry Truman beginning with his childhood to his progression through politics. It ends with his return to Missouri as an average citizen. Produced By David Grubin Productions. Narrated by David McCullough. VHS tape.

TIME MAGAZINE COVER EXHIBIT 9/16/96 7 AM NEWS KCTV CH 5 (CBS). Clay Bauske, Harry S. Truman Library Curator, discusses the display. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

POLITICAL CARTOON EXHIBIT 7/18/96 5:30 AM NEWS KCTV CH 5 (CBS). Truman's private collection of "Anti-Truman" political cartoons are on display. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

LINDY BOGGS WINS BESS TRUMAN AWARD 5/9/96 12 PM NEWS KCTV CH 5 (CBS) Interview with Lindy Boggs about her life and career. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

KEN HECHLER 10/10/96 7 am News. 10/15/96 WDAF CH 4 (FOX). Interview with Ken Hechler about his life and career with Harry Truman. Provided by Barkely and Evergreen. VHS tape.

INDEPENDENCE DAY MEDIA COVERAGE" 7/4/94 WDAF CH 4 (FOX). Clifton Truman Daniel visits the Library to celebrate the 4th and to do research for his new book. KMBC CH 9 (ABC). The Eternal flame goes out due to high winds, prior to the 4th celebration. Bryan Busby reports from the Library. Clifton Daniels talks about what the 4th meant to his grandfather. KSHB CH 41 (FOX). Celebration of Independence Day with Truman's grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

JAPANESE MAP DISPLAY 9/2/96 8 AM. C-SPAN. Larry Hackman, Harry S. Truman Library Director, discusses new acquisitions. He shows the Japanese map used in the Map Room at the White House, and explains how the map aided in making decisions in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. Also shown are the telegrams sent during the Japanese surrender to the Allies. Provided by Barkely and Evergreen. VHS tape.