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Motion Picture MP2002-232

Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")

Administrative Information

Footage
14 feet
Running Time
28 seconds
Film Gauge
35mm
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

Harry S. Truman answers questions asked by children. A child asks what the most important thing Mr. Truman did when he was President. Harry S. Truman replies, “The most important decision I had to make was to save Korea .” Sound only.

Date(s)
ca.
1961 - 1963

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Moving Image Type
Screen Gems

Shot List

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Reel 1

0:00   Harry S. Truman answers questions from children. An unidentified child asks: "What was the most important thing you did when you were President?"
    Mr. Truman answers: "The most important decision I had to make was to save Korea."