Guide to Videotapes Collection in the Harry S. Truman Library

“FRATERNALY YOURS” “THE BROTHERHOOD OF MAN” “SYMBOL OF PRIDE” July, 2001 Produced by Imagination Unlimited and Charles Linderman Donated by The Masonic Service Association of North America Three separate clips depicting the organization of the Masonic Service Assn. Includes color film clips of action in WWII, Senator Harry S. Truman speaking to the public informing them of the benefits provided to American Servicemen in WWII, and a picture of Mr. Truman in Masonic Regalia. “Symbol of Pride” is a drama of Masonic ideals and purposes. See also MP 72-15. VHS tape; 2 DVD’s.

The Brotherhood of Man - 30 min Symbol of Pride – 20 min 1996 TRUMAN LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS Circa 1996. Barkley and Evergreen, the Library’s public relations firm, featuring news segments, Bess Truman week highlights, Ken Hechler, Larry Hackman, and Clay Bauske. Highlights of important events of the year. VHS tape

“THE MARSHALL PLAN: AGAINST THE ODDS” Educational Film Center of George C. Marshall Center. Narrated by Roger Mudd. HST speech before congress requesting help for Europe. George Marshall swearing in as Secretary of state. June 5, 1947 George Marshall address at Harvard University. George Marshall speaks to Congress in 1948. HST signing European Recovery Pact. Excerpts of Berlin Air Lift. Rebuilding of European industry. VHS tape.

TRANSFER OF TRUMAN FARM HOME TO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE May 8, 1994 From: Neil Johnson Tour of Home with Martha Ann Swoyer (Truman niece), as Neil Johnson narrates. Ceremony of transfer of property, including Truman family and friends. Tour inside the Grandview farm home. VHS tape

“ENOLA GAY’ October 25, 1994 ABC News Nightline Barkley and Evergreen Debate about script for the display of the Enola Gay by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. President Truman announcement of the dropping of the Atomic Bomb. Charles Swinney, pilot of the plane flying beside the Enola Gay. VHS tape.

“THE PHIL BLAZER SHOW BROADCAST’ July 30, 1995 Truman Library segment as part of the show. Phillip Fleming, Director of Development of the Truman Library, appears on the show to appeal for funds for the Library. Truman Presidency impact on State of Israel. USA Public Service announcement narrated by Henry Fonda, depicting the Jewish People after World War II. VHS tape

“SUE GENTRY ORAL HISTORY” June 18, 1998 Truman Library Production, Whistle Stop Room. Program for Discovery, Life and Times of Harry S. Truman, Field Trips teacher workshop. Kathy Vest interviews Sue Gentry, reporter for the Independence Examiner. Many facts and associations with Harry, Bess, and Margaret Truman. VHS tape (2 copies). 4 Betacam SP videos.

“HARRY HOPKINS” Harriman Foundation Productions. Documentary narrated by Walter Cronkite. Includes a brief scene with President Truman and Harry Hopkins. President Truman sent Harry Hopkins to meet with Premier Stalin after WWII. VHS tape

HARRY S. TRUMAN SERVICE AWARD PRESENTATION 5/10/01 City of Independence Production Harry S. Truman public service award presented posthumously to Gov. Mel Carnahan and received by his wife Sen. Jean Carnahan. VHS tape.

TRUMAN – PRE-PRESIDENTIAL Circa 1997, Guggenhiem Productions Inc. Harry S. Truman prior to becoming President of the United States. (This is the video shown in the museum at the start of the tour). VHS tape – David McCullough narrates.

“PROJECT WHISTLESTOP” August 1999 WDAF-TV Kansas City, MO Channel 41 (Fox) Newscast featuring Mark Adams and Kathleen Vest giving information about Project Whistlestop at the Truman Library. Project Whistlestop puts documents from the Library online on the Library web site. VHS tape.

“I’M JUST WIRED ABOUT HARRY’ Circa 2000 Black and Becker Production Neil Johnson portrays President Truman, to promote an internet style of learning with Kathleen Vest, at the Truman Library. This was the video that was produced to promote Project Whistlestop. VHS tape

“TRUMAN RECOGNIZES ISRAEL” Circa 1998 The Video Works Inc. Interview with George Elsey on the 50th anniversary of Israel statehood. Interview at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, California. Remarks about the Truman Presidency and Elsey and Truman’s relationship. VHS tape

“GREAT SPEECHES VOLUME XII Circa 1997 The Educational Video Group, Greenwood, In. Sarah Brady (1996 Democratic Convention), Colin Powell (1996 Republican Convention), Ann Richards (Eulogy of Barbara Jordan), Harry S. Truman ( Two historic speeches, Use of Atomic Bomb(8/15/45) and Firing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, 4/11/51.), Ronald Reagan (Moscow University). VHS tape

“WREATH LAYING CEREMONY” May 8, 2001 Truman Library Production 28th Annual American Legion Pilgrimage, a wreath laying at the grave of President Truman at the Harry S. Truman Library. VHS tape

“STEVE NEAL AND TRUMAN GIBSON SPEAK AT TRUMAN LIBRARY AUDITORIUM” July 26, 2000 Truman Library Production Third of Presidential Advisors Series. Steve Neal, Political Editor of the Chicago Sun Times, and Truman Gibson, presidential advisor to Harry S. Truman. VHS tape

“MAKE-OVER FOR TRUMAN LIBRARY” July 28, 1999 Media Library Inc. Production WDAF-TV Channel 4 (FOX); KCTV-TV Channel 5 (CBS); KMBC-TV Channel 9 (ABC); KSHB-TV Channel 41 (NBC) News coverage of Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan presenting the Truman Library a check for two million dollars from the state of Missouri for the renovation project of the Harry S. Truman Library. Director Larry Hackman accepts the check. VHS tape

“FOCUS GROUP” TRUMAN LIBRARY RESEARCH 9/12/2000 Teacher DIADS- Elementary, Group 1 Four elementary teachers and a unidentified consultant meeting to discuss educational ideas, and field trips for elementary students. VHS tape

“FOCUS GROUP” TRUMAN LIBRARY RESEARCH 9/14/2000 Teacher DIADS- Elementary, Group 2 Four elementary teachers and a unidentified consultant meeting to discuss educational ideas, and field trips for elementary students. VHS tape

HEART OF A NATION PBS National First Ladies Library, Canton, Ohio. First Ladies lives, legacies, and contributions to America. All First Ladies to present (Hillary Clinton) interviewed or depicted. VHS tape.

“FOCUS GROUP” TRUMAN LIBRARY RESEARCH 9/13/2000 Teacher DIADS- Elementary, Group 2 Four elementary teachers and a unidentified consultant meeting to discuss educational ideas, and field trips for elementary students. VHS tape

“FOCUS GROUP” TRUMAN LIBRARY RESEARCH 9/13/2000 Teacher DIADS- Elementary, Group 3 Four elementary teachers and a unidentified consultant meeting to discuss educational ideas, and field trips for elementary students. VHS tape

“FOCUS GROUP” TRUMAN LIBRARY RESEARCH 9/19/2000 NON-VISITOR – 40’S Eight adults in the 40’s age group and an unidentified consultant meet to discuss places of interest to visit with friends and family. VHS tape

“FOCUS GROUP” TRUMAN LIBRARY RESEARCH 9/19/2000 NON-VISITOR – 20’S Six adults in the 20’s age group and A unidentified consultant meet to discuss places of interest to visit. VHS tape

TRUMAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY REDEDICATION CEREMONY 12/19/2001 Truman Library Production Rededication ceremony on the front steps of the Library. Ida McBeth sings the National Anthem. David McCullough and Missouri Governor Bob Holden speak. Clifton Truman Daniel reads a letter from Margaret Truman Daniel. VHS Tape