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Motion Picture MP2002-67

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

Administrative Information

Footage
145 feet
Running Time
4 minutes 35 seconds
Sound
sound
Color
Black & White
Produced by
Screen Gems in association with Ben Gradus
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Description

Harry S. Truman talks about his early years in politics as a Jackson County judge presiding over roads and bridges appropriations. 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   Unidentified voice: “27-29” Harry S. Truman talks about entering politics in Jackson County in the 1920’s. He became Presiding Judge of Jackson County, describing his duties (roads and bridges, appropriations). He discusses the road system, passing a bond issue of $10 million, and rebuilding two courthouses. The Independence courthouse is built like Independence Hall in Philadephia. Discusses the amount of money he handled as judge.
3:22   Ben Gradus asks the question: what was the reason for building the roads? Harry S. Truman discusses the Jackson County roads, how they were built for horse and buggy days – pie crust roads. He discusses his research into road building, and how he hired two engineers, one Republican and one Democrat, to come up with the best plan. This was probably used in preparation for MP78-2, “No Greater Burden.”