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| Born: | May 8, 1884, in Lamar, Missouri |
| Died: | December 26, 1972, in Independence, Missouri |
| Spouse: | Elizabeth Virginia Wallace Truman |
"Find out why they called the thirty-third president "Give 'em Hell Harry." In his post-presidential years, Harry Truman appeared in a number of films documenting his administration as well as his prior life and career in public service. The Decision Series produced a number of unaired filmed outtakes. Plain-spoken and often blunt, this never-before-seen footage sheds new light on Truman the man and a Cold War president. Hear his frank assessment of Joseph Stalin at the Potsdam Conference; his desire on hearing Ambassador Joseph Kennedy’s intense criticism of FDR to "toss that man out a window"; his decision to use the atomic bomb; the firing of General Douglas MacArthur; and much more."--Richard Norton Smith
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Archival Material
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Programs 1 - 12 of 12
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Truman in Key West, Florida
(21 min. 19 sec.)
B&W Silent
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1946: Footage of President Truman vacationing at The Little White House in Old Town, Key West, Florida. Starting in 1946, Truman visited the island for rest and relaxation. President Truman paid 11 separate visits, covering 175 days, to his cherished retreat.
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Man from Independence
(16 min. 55 sec.)
Color Sound
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1955: This 1955 film was originally produced to raise funds for the construction of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. The film documents President Truman's hopes for the library and also includes historic footage recounting the major events of Mr. Truman's presidency.
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The Korean War and General MacArthur
(26 min. 27 sec.)
Color Sound
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President Truman reads from Article Two of the Constitution which designates the president Commander-in-Chief. He explains that the more Gen. MacArthur did in defiance of the White House, the more convinced he [Truman] became that he must be relieved of command in Korea.
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The Potsdam Conference
(3 min. 27 sec.)
Color Sound
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President Truman discusses the impact of U.S. rebuilding efforts resulting from the Potsdam Conference. Truman defends the agreements reached at the conference and their assurance that each free nation could adopt the form of government it desired.
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Memories of World War II
(43 min. 41 sec.)
Color Silent
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1944: Various footage depicting people and events in France and Germany at the end of World War II (Nov. 11, 1944 – Nov. 8, 1945). Individuals appearing: Truman; Stalin; Churchill; DeGaulle; Eisenhower; Jodl; Marlene Dietrich; Kay Summersby. Events covered: surrender of Germany; Potsdam Conference.
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President Visits Canada
(10 min. 13 sec.)
B&W Sound
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June 1947: In June of 1947 President Truman visited Canada where he addressed the Canadian Parliament.
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Truman Addresses a Joint Session of the 80th Congress
(10 min. 32 sec.)
B&W Sound
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October 1947: Address by President Truman to the American people on October 24, 1947, before a special joint session of Congress. President Truman discusses inflation and foreign economic aid.
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Original Presidential Museum Orientation Film
(27 min. 29 sec.)
Color Sound
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1969: This biographical-style film was produced in 1969 to be shown as an introductory overview of Harry Truman's life for visitors to his presidential library in Independence, Missouri.
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