Motion Picture MP2013-15
Administrative Information
Silent home movie-style footage shot by the US Navy during President Truman's March 1, 1948 trip to Key West. It includes dark footage of the President's press conference on the lawn of the Little White House; then moves on to the fishing exploits of the Presidential party; exploring rock walls; and tossing a football on the beach. Includes Clark Clifford, William Hassett, Mr. Bautista, Mr. Santiago, Robert Landry, Robert Dennison, and Eben Ayers. This film is edited with titles for each segment.
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To request a copy of this item, please contact truman.reference@nara.gov
Please note that this video belongs to a different video collection than the items available to be borrowed by teachers, from our Education Department.
Shot List
0:00 President Harry S. Truman holds a press conference on the lawn of the Little White House in Key West, Florida. (The film is very dark and it is difficult to identify people.)
1:25 Key West, March 1st. On our way to the fishing grounds. (boat footage)
2:24 The President gets first strike but loses his fish – and hook! (scenes of fishing)
2:38 Mr. (Clark) Clifford lands his – an 8 lb grouper. (Clifford reeling in)
3:00 Mr. (William) Hassett’s patience is finally rewarded with a 25 lb amberjack.
3:16 Going Home (more scenes from the boat)
3:39 Bautista and Santiago display the party’s catch. (holding fish up)
3:57 Back, again, at Fort Taylor, Colonel (Robert) Landry, Captain (Robert) Dennison and Mr. (Eben) Ayers do a lot of exploring. (shows them walking along the rock walls)
4:35 ‘Spring Training’ (assorted forms) at Truman Beach. (people tossing football on beach at shoreline. Then people on covered patio.)