Guide to Videotapes Collection in the Harry S. Truman Library

NEWS FILM CLIPS ON HARRY S. TRUMAN FROM TELEVISION STATION WTVJ, MIAMI, FLORIDA Donated to the Harry S. Truman Library by the Louis Wolfson Media History Center in Miami, Florida. Copyright is retained by the Louis Wolfson Media History Center. Segments are as follows: March 20, 1952. Truman press conference at Key West. Silent. B&W. May 1, 1952. Truman at the Little White House in Key West, with other staff, going out for a walk. Silent. B&W. February 10, 1957. Harry and Bess Truman arrive at Florida East Coast Railroad Station in Miami. Sound. B&W. February 12, 1957. Combined Jewish Appeal dinner at Seville Hotel, Miami. Sound segments. B&W. February 16, 1957. Truman interviewed by Leslie at Fountainbleau Hotel in Miami (asked about expected grandchild). Sound. B&W. February 17, 1957. Eddie Cantor's birthday party. Launches bond drive for Israel. Truman gives speech, Miami. Sound. B&W. February 25, 1957. Mr. and Mrs. Truman at fifty dollars a plate luncheon at Algiers Hotel in Miami for Library in Independence. Sound on portion of speech by Truman. B&W. February 26, 1957. Mr. and Mrs. Truman at Florida East Coast railroad station in Miami, ready to leave for Missouri (interview at station). Sound. B&W. February 16, 1960. Margaret Truman Daniel birthday party at Garden Rest by Democratic Women's Club, with Omar Bradley. Silent. B&W. February 16, 1960. Harry and Bess Truman arrive by train in North Miami, greeted by daughter. Silent. B&W. February 22, 1960. Harry S. Truman receives honorary Doctor of Law degree at Temple Emanuel. Silent. B&W. February 23, 1960. Harry and Bess Truman visit Viscaya (Dade County Art Museum). Key presented by Chuck Hall and Joe Boyd. Silent. B&W. February 25, 1960. Truman honored at Key West Naval Station, with Rear Adm. L. M. Mustin. Silent. B&W. February 26, 1960. Truman addresses students at Key West High School. Conchettes perform. Silent. B&W. February 27, 1960. Truman addresses Democratic fund raising dinner at Fountainbleau Hotel. Silent. B&W. February 28, 1960. Israel Bond dinner with Israel Minister of Agriculture, Moshe Dayan. Silent. B&W. March 7, 1960. Interview by Ralph Renick at Florida East Coast Station in Miami (about President Eisenhower's trip to South America). Sound. B&W. April 17, 1960. Sen. John F. Kennedy at airport in Miami interviewed about remarks by Truman (Truman said Kennedy wasn't electable; Kennedy says he will go to the people, as Truman did in 1948 when he wasn't considered electable). Sound. B&W. President Eisenhower's trip to South America). Sound. B&W. April 17, 1960. Sen. John F. Kennedy at airport in Miami interviewed about remarks by Truman (Truman said Kennedy wasn't electable; Kennedy says he will go to the people, as Truman did in 1948 when he wasn't considered eletable). Sound. B&W.March 14, 1964. Truman and family arrives at Miami Airport for Key West vacation. Silent. B&W. March 23, 1964. Guests of Sen. John Spottswood of Key West, Harry, Bess, and Margaret, and Margaret's sons visit the Little White House. Sound. B&W. March 28, 1964. Jere Pierce interviews Truman at airport en route to Missouri. Sound. B&W. March 16, 1968. Harry and Bess arrive at Key West via Air Force jet for vacation. Silent. Color. March 20, 1968. Truman news conference on Key West, 2 grandsons present on walk. Sound. Color. March 31, 1968. Harry and Bess Truman leave Key West after a 2 week vacation. Silent. Color. March 22, 1969. Harry and Bess Truman arrive at Key West, greeted by Margaret and her family. Silent. Color. March 28, 1969. Sen. John Spottswood makes a statement for Truman on the death of Dwight Eisenhower. Sound. Color. April 3, 1969. Gordon Steven special report. Truman honored by 21 gun salute at Key West Naval Base. Sound. Color. April 4, 1969. Ralph Renick talks to Truman in Casa Marina Hotel in Key West. Clifton Daniel is with Truman. Sound. Color.April 5, 1969. Harry and Bess leave Key West on Air Force jet to return to Missouri. Silent. Color. December 26, 1972. Scenes at Little White House in Key West after the death of Harry Truman. Silent. Color. December 28, 1972. Ceremonies in Key West marking the death of Truman. Silent. Color. December 28, 1972. Key West flies flag at half mast, Silent. Color. This footage was put together by Jeff Heinle of the Wolfson Center. VHS videotape.

USS WISCONSIN Tells the history of this battleship. While the signing of the peace surrender was on the USS Missouri, the USS Wisconsin was honored with never having been hit during WWII, contributing to the victory. After being retired, the US S Wisconsin is again put back into action during the Korean War for troop support. VHS tape.

MIGHTY MO: THE MANY LIVES OF THE USS MISSOURI ABC News Saturday Night May 23, 1998. As a salute to the retiring ship, Hugh Downs looks at the history of the USS Missouri, from its role in the Japanese surrender in WWII to the Persian Gulf War. Also shown is Margaret Truman christening the ship in 1944, the signing of the surrender and two stories of people whose lives were affected by the ship. This is a rough screen of the show, provided by ABC News. VHS tape.

“TRUMAN CARS RESTORED" September 15, 1998. KCTV CH 5 (CBS)--6 pm news; KSHB CH 41 (NBC)--6:30 pm news; KMBC CH 9 (ABC)--6 pm news; WDAF CH 4 (FOX)--9 pm news. Clips noting the history of the restoration of the two Truman Chrysler cars, which are on display at the Harry S. Truman Library. VHS tape.

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.