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Guide to

Videotapes Collection

in the

HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY

Compiled by

Pauline Testerman

With the Assistance of

Anita M. Smith

April 2018

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VT90-1

"COLLISION COURSE" [Truman and MacArthur meet at Wake Island] Wolper Productions, 1976. We have

two 3/4-inch videotapes, Part I and Part II, each 1 hour in length. 2 dvd’s created 1/2013. The dvd’s were

copied in black and white because the color was fading in and out from

the original videos.

Total length: 2 hours

VT90-2

"GIVE `EM HELL, HARRY"

NBC, 1977. We have two sets of this show, one set consisting of three 3/4-inch

videotapes, the Opening, Act I, and Act II; the other set consisting of two 3/4-inch

videotapes, Part I and Part II.

Total length: 2 hour

VT90-3

"THE HABERDASHER PRESIDENT"

KOOL Radio Television, Inc., Phoenix, AZ. [Program was part of a series entitled

What's So Great About America."], 1974. 3/4-inch videotape.

Total length: 30 minutes

VT90-4

"THE ROLE OF THE CABINET OFFICER"

General Management Training Center, Bureau of Training, Washington, D.C., 1976.

Panelists on this subject include Averill Harriman, Dean Rusk, and James Webb, all

who served in the Truman administration. 3/4-inch videotape.


VT90-5

“TRUMAN AT POTSDAM'

Hallmark Hall of Fame, 1977. We have two 3/4-inch videotapes of this program, Part I

and Part II.


VT90-6

"TRUMAN THE MAN"

Shawnee Mission Public Schools, 1977. [Third grade instructional television] 3/4-inch

videotape.


VT90-7

MIKE WESTWOOD'S FUNERAL

News clip from KMBZ, TV-9, 1/19/79. [Bess Truman appears briefly in this news clip,

when she attended the funeral of Mike Westwood] 3/4-inch videotape.

Total length: approx. 5 min.

VT90-8

CLASS LECTURE

Session with Professors McKinzie and Kaufman on Economic Issues of the Post-War

Administrations of Presidents Truman and Eisenhower. From Dr. Kathleen Xidis, Social

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Science and Human Division, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS

3/4-inch videotape.


VT90-9

"NOT FORGOTTEN: HARRY TRUMAN'

Channel 19, KCPT, August 12, 1975. One 3/4-inch videotape.

Total length: 28:46 minutes

VT90-11

"BACKSTAIRS AT THE WHITE HOUSE"

Ed Friendly Productions, Inc., 1/5/79. We have two 3/4-inch videotapes, Book 4A and

Book 4B, each 60 minutes.


VT90-12

PUBLIC SERVICE PROMOTIONS

Public service promotions for Kansas City [including the Truman Library]. From Dave

Busch; handled by Pat Kerr {missing}

Total length:

VT90-13

"BILL MOYER'S JOURNAL"

Clark Clifford being interviewed by Bill Moyer on Bill Moyer's Journal, May 22, 1981.

Three videotapes [one VHS; two 3/4-inch] From Margaret Truman Daniel and Clark

Clifford.


VT90-14

10TH ANNUAL GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD DINNER

10th Annual Good Neighbor Award Dinner for Barry Goldwater, May 7, 1982. From

Henry Talge. VHS videotape.

Total length:

VT90-15-1

BESS TRUMAN FUNERAL

KCMG-TV, October 21, 1982. Bess Truman funeral footage. 3/4-inch videotape.

Total length:

VT90-15-2

BESS TRUMAN FUNERAL

KMBC, October 21, 1982. Bess Truman funeral footage. Two sets, Four VHS

videotapes. One tape shows footage narrated by reporter Denise Franklin-Jones, the other

shows footage narrated by Scott Feldman.

Total length:

VT90-16

"REMEMBERING HARRY S. TRUMAN'

KTWU, Channel 11, Topeka KS., December 28, 1982. Truman is remembered in this

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program by Andy and Georgia Neese Clark Gray, Dr. Wallace Graham, and Milton Morris.

3/4-inch videotape. Gift of Bill Shaffer, Channel 11 [the producer of the show].


VT90-17

Unveiling of painting of President Truman by Frank Szasz by the artist and Margaret

Truman at the Truman Library, May 7, 1973 3/4-inch Color videotape. Silent.


VT90-18

"FROM PRECINCT TO PRESIDENT: SOME REFLECTIONS BY HARRY S. TRUMAN'

From See It Now, by Edward R. Murrow, February 2, 1958. 3/4-inch videotape. Black &

White. Sound. Donor: CBS Archives.


VT90-19

SMITHSONIAN WORLD: "DESIGNS FOR LIVING"

WETA, Washington, D.C., April 11, 1984, by Carl Charlson. The Truman home at 219 N.

Delaware, Margaret Truman Daniel is interviewed. 3/4-inch videotape. Color with some Black and White

footage.


VT90-20

"SETTING THE AGENDA: THE PRESIDENCY OF HARRY S. TRUMAN"

1984. Produced and directed by Gerald Eisterhold, funded by Mid America Arts Alliance.

Restrictions: Mid America Arts Alliance. Black & White, Sound. Made to accompany the traveling exhibit:

"Harry S. Truman: A Centennial Remembrance." Two videotapes, 3/4-inch and VHS.


VT90-21

Segments of the "Today Show" of May 8, 1984 regarding Harry S. Truman. This includes

a five-minute interview with Margaret Truman, a remembrance by John Chancellor, and a segment on the

Truman house by Bob Datsun. 3/4-inch videotape. Color and sound.


VT90-21-2

Segments of the "Today Show" of May 8, 1984 in which weatherman Willard Scott was filmed at the Truman

Library. 3/4-inch videotape. Color and sound.


VT90-22

Segment of the "Today Show" of May 8, 1984 which was about the Truman house.

Produced by Bob Datsun. This is the unedited version. 3/4-inch videotape. Color and sound.


VT90-23-1 and VT90-23-2

Joint Session of Congress in honor of Harry S. Truman, May 8, 1984. Sent to us by Doug Thurman, who taped

it from C-SPAN. Also on the second videotape is "Remembering Harry S. Truman" which was taped from

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WETA-TV, Washington, D.C. We already have a videotape of this show from Bill Shaffer, KTWU. 3/4-inch

videotape

Total length: 1 hour 30 minutes

VT90-24

"WE REMEMBER HARRY TRUMAN"

Concept Associates, Inc., 4720 Montgomery Lane, No. *00, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Narrated by Hal Linden. This film was prepared for the Democratic National Convention Committee, and was

shown at the 1984 Democratic Convention in San Francisco, CA. Restrictions: Democratic National

Committee. 3/4-inch videotape.


VT90-25-1 and VT90-25-2

"THE LEGACY OF HARRY S. TRUMAN'

CBS Reports, with Walter Cronkite, 7/18/84. Restrictions: CBS Two videotapes, 3/4-inch and VHS.


VT90-26

"AIR FORCE ONE: THE PLANES AND THE PRESIDENCY"

Elliott D. Sluhan Productions, 1/4/85. Restrictions: Elliott Sluhan Productions. [We received this from Doug

Thurman, who copies it from public television in Washington, D.C. 3/4-inch videotape.


VT90-27

"TRUMAN TOWN MEETING"

Kansas City Public Television, Channel 19, May 7, 1984. This panel discussion on Truman was broadcast from

the Lyric Theater. [We have five videotapes of this broadcast, plus four teacher's manuals in the videotape file;

the Sales Desk has one teacher's manual] 3/4-inch videotape.


VT90-28

"EYEWITNESS NEWS: STORY ON COMPUTER STORAGE OF RECORDS"

3/29/85, 6:53 p.m., Channel 9; "CBS Morning News, Ross Perot/Magna Carta," 5/2/85, 7:45 a.m.; "PM

Magazine, NARA/Diplomatic Vault," 5/8/85, 8:00 p.m., Channel 5, WTTG; "Today Show, First Daughters

[tour NLK, NLF, NLT], 5/13/85, 5/14/85, 5/15/85, Channel 4, WRC. 3/4-inch videotape.


VT90-29

"CLARK CLIFFORD'S SPEECH TO THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB"

Copied from C-Span, August 14, 1985. Sent to the Truman Library by Steve Greene of the

Office of Presidential Libraries. 3/4-inch videotape.


VT90-30

“HIROSHIMA REMEMBERED"

Copies form PBS, August 6, 1985. We have three videotapes, Parts I, II, and III. Sent to the Truman Library by

Steve Greene of the Office of Presidential Libraries. 3/4-inch videotape.


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VT90-31

"40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIROSHIMA"

ABC News Nightline, and TV spots on the anniversary. We have two videotapes, Part I and II, August 5, 1985.

Sent to the Truman Library by Steve Greene, Office of Presidential Libraries. 3/4-inch videotape.


VT90-32

"HIROSHIMA PLUS FORTH YEARS ...AND STILL COUNTING"

CBS Reports with Walter Cronkite, 7/31/85. Sent to the Truman Library by Steve Greene, Office of Presidential

Libraries. 3/4-inch videotape.


VT90-33

ABC News Closeup, "45/85", 9/18/85. Sent to the Truman Library by Steve Greene, Office of Presidential

Libraries, who taped it from Channel 7, WJLA. Four videotapes of broadcast. 3/4-inch videotape.


VT90-34

"WAR: THE KNIFE EDGE OF DETERRENCE"

Taped from WETA, Washington, D.C., November 19, 1985. This documentary was prepared by KCTS-TV,

University of Washington, Seattle, WA. The tape was sent to the Truman Library by Steve Greene, Office of

Presidential Libraries, NARA. 3/4-inch videotape [2 copies]


VT90-35

"WALK THROUGH THE 20TH CENTURY WITH BILL MOYERS: I.I. RABI: MAN OF THE CENTURY"

Taped from WHMM, Channel 32, November 15, 1985. The tape was sent to the Truman Library by Steve

Greene, Office of Presidential Libraries, NARA. 3/4-inch videotape [2 copies].


VT90-38

"A IS FOR ATOM, B IS FOR BOMB" (The Story of the Father of the Hydrogen Bomb, Dr. Edward Teller)

Nova, Channel 26, WETA, April 1, 1986. Received form the Office of Presidential Libraries. 3/4-inch

videotape.


VT90-39

Interview with Margaret Truman Daniel about her book on her mother, on the "Today Show", 4/21/86, and

other stories related to the National Archives. Received May 5, 1986 from the National Archives. 3/4-inch

videotape.


VT90-40

"TRUMAN SEMINAR"

Political Science 191-T, University of California-Berkeley, July 17, 1986. This seminar was held in observance

of the Truman Centennial. Received from Prof. Patrick L. Hatcher, Dept. Of Political Science, University of

California-Berkeley. Tom Blaisdell, who was involved in the seminar, requested Prof. Hatcher send us these

tapes. Two 3/4-inch videotapes.


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VT90-41

"OUR WORLD: SECRETS AND SURPRISES, FALL OF 1948"

ABC/WJLA, January 1, 1987. Received January 8, 1987 from Jim Wright at the National Archives. 3/4-inch

videotape.


VT90-43

"JACK BENNY SHOW

October 18, 1959. Show was filmed at the Truman Library with President Truman as the guest star. See also

MP75-2 for 16mm copy. This was a gift from Dave Goldin, Radio

Yesteryear. VHS videotape.


VT90-44

"SHRINE TO THE CHIEF"

(about presidential libraries) MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour. Roger Mudd report, April 30, 1987. 3/4-inch

videotape.


VT90-45

"THE GENERAL"

Ben Gazzara narrates this story on the life of Gen. George Marshall, 6/5/87. PBS. From the National Archives,

Office of Presidential Libraries. 3/4-inch videotape.


VT90-46

"KANSAS CITY ILLUSTRATED"

KCPT, Channel 19 (PBS in Kansas City), December 8, 1987. Segment of interview with David McCullough (a

researcher at the Truman Library, who spoke about Truman). This was a gift from Clay Bauske. VHS

videotape.


VT90-51

"CBS - THIS MORNING"

April 4, 1988. Charles Osgood segment of Harry Truman. The show was broadcast from Kansas City because

of the NCAA championship in basketball which was held in Kansas City. VHS videotape.


VT90-52

"TRUMAN: YEARS OF DECISION"

Learning Corp. Of America (From the series, Leaders of the 20th Century). 3/4-inch videotape.


VT90-53

Dedication of the Kansas City telephone directory (featuring a photograph of a segment of the Benton Mural),

5/17/88. This tape contains excerpts from television news shows, Channel 4 (WRAF), Channel 5 (KCTV), and

Channel 9 (KMBZ). Received from James C. Denney, Southwestern Bell. 3/4-inch videotape.

Total length: Approximately 3 minutes

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VT90-55

“THE GREAT UPSET OF `48"

October 26, 1988. WETA, Washington, D.C. Videotape was received from WETA. 3/4-inch videotape (2

copies, we also received one videotape of this from the Office of Presidential libraries). Walter Cronkite reports

on the election of 1948.


VT90-56

Interview by Wendell Anschutz with Dr. Benedict Zobrist, Director of the Truman Library, on the 6:00 p.m.

news, Channel 5, KCTV, Kansas City. The interview was conducted in the1948 campaign room exhibit at the

Truman Library and was broadcast in conjunction with coverage of George Bush's presidential inauguration.

This was broadcast on Jan. 19, 1989. This was taped from television. The interview is at the beginning of the

news broadcast. VHS videotape.


VT90-57

Ceremony inducting Harry Truman into the National Housing Hall of Fame, May 8, 1988. We received two

videotapes, one 3/4-inch and one '/Z-inch VHS from the National Association of Home Builders, Housing Hall

of Fame. They are copies of the same ceremony.


VT90-59

"SECRET CITY: THE OAK RIDGE STORY"

Videotape copy of a 12-projector multi-image show from the American Museum of Science and Energy, Oak

Ridge, Tennessee. This was sent to us because a tape recording of Truman's Aug. 6, 1945 announcement of the

dropping of the Atomic Bomb, as well as a few images, were purchased from us. VHS videotape.


VT90-60

HARRY S. TRUMAN GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD FOUNDATION 37TH ANNUAL BIRTHDAY

LUNCHEON: HOWARD BAKER, RECIPIENT, MAY 8, 1989

Allis Plaza Hotel, Kansas City, MO. Dr. Zobrist received this tape from the Foundation. ½-inch VHS videotape.

Total length: Approximately 1 hour

VT90-61

"THE VERY HUMAN MR. TRUMAN'

From Vignettes of St. Joseph History, by the School District of St. Joseph, Missouri, Gene Bradley. This tape

focuses on an interview with Harold Slater, a St. Joseph journalist who knew Truman. The film includes footage

shot at the Truman Library, including several still photographs. VHS videotape.


VT90-62

“GOOD MORNING AMERICA"

Segment on the Berlin Airlift. Date unknown, probably May 1989, which would be anniversary of the end of

the airlift. VHS videotape.


VT90-63

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"CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES KURALT: AMERICAN MEMORIES"

Segment on the National Archives, including short interview with Don Wilson. VHS videotape.


VT90-64

"WAR AND PEACE IN THE NUCLEAR AGE: PROGRAM 1: DAWN"

WGBH, Boston and Central Independent Television, England, producers. Distributed byIntellimation. January

1989. VHS videotape.


VT90-65

"WAR AND PEACE IN THE NUCLEAR AGE: PROGRAM 2: THE WEAPON CHOICE"

WGBH, Boston and Central Independent Television, England, producers. Distributed by Intellimation. January



VT90-66

Tour of the Truman Library, conducted by Supervisory Archivist, Ray Geselbracht and featuring several

Truman Library staff members (Phil Lagerquist, Liz Safly, Erwin Mueller, Carol Briley, Pauline Testerman,

Mark Beveridge). This was an informal tour behind the scenes at the Truman Library, prepared with a home

video camera and filmed by Mark Beveridge, to be sent to a Veterans Hospital that had requested such material.

Spring 1990.

VHS videotape.


VT90-67

"SURVIVORS OF THE GREAT FIRST WORLD WAR"

Interviews with McKinley Wooden, who was in Battery D with Truman, and Col. James Sellars, by Stuart

Stefany of the Kansas City Art Institute. February 1990. VHS videotape.

Total length:

VT90-68-1 and 68-2

"PLAIN SPEAKING"

Ed Flanders as Harry Truman, David Susskind Productions. 3/4-inch videotape. Received copy from researcher

William Hall; National Archives made copy for us. Ca. 1976. Second copy in VHS. Curtis Brown Ltd., 20

Astor Place, Copyright, 212-473-5400. DVD in-house reproduction added 8/24/12.


VT91 -1

"KANSAS CITY ILLUSTRATED"

11/9/90. This show features a 15-minute segment on the Korean War exhibit at the Truman Library, including

an interview with Dr. George Curtis and researcher Professor Hua, Qing Zhao. VHS videotape.


VT91-2-1 through 91-2-3

"KOREA: THE UNKNOWN WAR

11/12-14/90. Produced by Thames Television on association with WGBH. Recorded from public television I

Kansas City, including a segment shown after the program that was filmed at the Truman Library Korean War

exhibit. VHS videotape (2 hours on three separate tapes)

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VT91-3

"BREAKING THE MOLD" "SETTING THE MOLD"

Show #1 1990. Produced by Rock Creek Productions. This is a documentary about the Cold War and

U.S.-Soviet relations, and includes an interview with George Elsey. VHS videotape.


VT91-4

Truman Library Tour, prepare by a high school student and his father as a school project. Fall, 1989. Tour

includes views of the museum, research areas, background information on the Library, and features Pat Dorsey

and Erwin Mueller. VHS videotape.


VT91-5

"HARRY S. TRUMAN: DAYS OF DECISION"

1991. Segment of the Biography series on A&E cable television, featuring Peter Graves as host. This segment

on Truman was taped by Warren Ohrvall and donated to the Truman Library. Hearst Metrotone Production by

Caleb B. Stratton. VHS videotape.


VT91-6

CNN clip on the Truman Library, January 17, 1991. Jeff Flock of Cable News Network broadcasts from the

First Six Months Room and the Korean War exhibit, asking visitors views on the war with Iraq. VHS videotape.


VT91-8

May 8, 1991. 39th Annual Birthday Luncheon, honoring the 1991 recipient of the Harry S. Truman Good

Neighbor Award: Ewing M. Kauffman. VHS videotape.


VT92-1

"MCCNEIL/LEHRER NEWS HOUR"

PBS. Jim Fisher essay on remembering Pearl Harbor (broadcast from Kansas City). ca. 12/7/91. VHS videotape.


VT92-2

DECEMBER 7, 1991 ACTIVITIES AT THE HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY

Includes the opening of the World War II exhibit "Day of Infamy: War Comes to America," the USO show in

the auditorium featuring the Sweet Adelines, the lowering of the flag to half-mast, and parts of the luncheon for

Pearl Harbor Survivors at the Adams Marks Hotel. Filmed by Niel Johnson on his video camera. VHS

videotape.


VT92-3

"AN EVENING WITH WHITE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHERS"

Panel discussion at the Lyndon Johnson Library, Austin, Texas, 2/15/91. Donated to the Truman Library by

Gerald D. Pulley, USN (Ret.), who was featured on the panel. VHS videotape.

Total length: 2 hours 50 minutes

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VT92-4

"THE STORY OF HARRY S. TRUMAN'

Famous Americans of the 20th Century. Hearst Entertainment, a Questar Home Video Presentation. Narrated by

Louis Nizer. Date Unknown. VHS videotape.

Total length: I hour

VT92-5

"START ENGINES, PLUS 50 YEARS (8th AF Historical Society)

The 50th anniversary commemorative video of the 8th Air Force Historical Society. Written and produced by

Al Zimmerman (493rd B.G.). Received from Al Zimmerman, 2/5/92. VHS videotape.


VT92-6

"A REMEMBRANCE -- 493RD BOMB GROUP, EPISODE I"

Apparently produced by Al Zimmerman in 1987. Received from Al Zimmerman, 2/.5/92. VHS videotape.


VT92-7

"SWASTIKA"

Documentary film of Germany under Hitler, using extensively actual home movies and German archival film

footage of the period. Received from the National Archives for Dr. Curtis to view for possible use in a film

series. Two 3/4-inch videotapes


VT92-8

John Masterman interviews David McCullough about McCullough's new book, Truman. 6/18/92, Channel 19,

KCPT-TV. VHS videotape.


VT92-9

"THE TRUMAN-DEWEY ELECTION OF 1948, A PERSONAL REMINISCENCE WITH PROFESSOR

WILLIAM STEVENS"

Produced by U.M.K.C. for secondary, college, and general audiences. 1991. VHS videotape.


VT93-1

"THE WHITE HOUSE LECTURES: HARRY TRUMAN'

With David McCullough. WXXI, Rochester, NY. Producer, director, John Overlan. 3/4-inch videotape.


VT93-2

"GEORGE MARSHALL AND THE AMERICAN CENTURY"

A GM Mark of Excellence Presentation. Copied from KCPT, public television, Channel 19, May 14, 1993.

VHS videotape.

Total length: 1 hour 30 minutes (missing first five minutes of program)

VT93-3

"TRUMAN LIBRARY TV SPOTS, 1977.

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First Work Print. Produced by National Archives and Records Service.

Total length: 2:10 minutes (four 30 second spots and one 10 second)

VT93-4

"EMPIRE OF REASON"

Program aired on public television in November 1989. Copied by AV Archivist from the Herbert Hoover

Library.

Total length: Approximately 75% of program taped

VT93-6-1 though 93-6-2

Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award to Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, May 8, 1984, Kansas City,MO. 3/4-inch

videotape.


VT93-8-1

"1942: THE VIDEO HISTORY OF OUR TIMES"

Video contains Universal Pictures newsreel footage pertaining to President Truman and the Truman period.

Donated by Bill Hannegan. VHS videotape.


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VT93-8-3




VT93-8-4




VT93-8-5




VT94-1

CNN News, Phil Brooks, Jr. being interviewed about the Clinton inauguration and other inaugurations. ca.

January, 1993. (This video was sent to Sue Gentry from Phil Brooks, Jr. who is employed by the National

Archives). VHS Videotape.


VT94-2

Historical Impressions with Peter Small (he does Harry Truman), Midday Sunday, KTTV-TV, Los Angeles,

2/16/92. VHS videotape.

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VT94-3

Universal newsreel footage (which is public domain) of President Truman, copied from footage at the National

Archives by Steve Bell (who was working on a film for the HSTL Institute). There is an accompanying

description of the footage that is with the tape. This was copied in 1992, but primarily covers Truman's

presidency. VHS videotape.

Total length: Approximately 2 hours

VT94-4

Harry S. Truman Library, World War II Exhibit PSA, 2/93. (Promotional tape advertising the World War II

Personal Accounts exhibit). Interface Video Systems, Inc. This tape was sent to the Truman Library by Susan

Cooper at the National Archives. VHS videotape.

Total length: 30 seconds

VT94-5

Truman PSA and VNR Loop tape. (Promotional tape advertising the World War II Personal Accounts exhibit).

2/93. VHS videotape.


VT94-6

"WORLD WAR II: THE ARTIST'S VIEW 'and "WORLD WAR II: PERSONAL ACCOUNTS--PEARL

HARBOR TO V-J DAY" Promotional tape sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives to publicize

exhibit, 2/93. VHS videotape.


VT94-7

"PERSPECTIVES"

National Archives and the National Issues Forum. (This videotape discusses the National Issues Forum, in

which citizens discuss and voice their opinions on national and international issues, and the National Archives

involvement in NIF, such as sponsoring forums in various presidential libraries). VHS videotape


VT94-8

NIF Overview Final Version. (This videotape tells about National Issues Forums and what they do). Received

from Robert E. Daley, Kettering Foundation. VHS videotape.


VT94-9

"THE TRUMAN-DEWEY ELECTION OF 1948: A PERSONAL REMINISCENCE WITH PROFESSOR

WILLIAM STEVENS" (Much of the footage was shot in our 1948 campaign exhibit area). Prof. Stevens

teaches at U.M.K.C. This video was produced by U.M.K.C., copyright 1991 by University of Missouri Board of

Curators. VHS videotape (2 copies)


VT94-11

"MEN IN CRISIS: TRUMAN vs. STALIN"

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Narrated by Edmond O'Brien, David L. Wolper Production. Copied by Bill Hannegan from A&E cable

network. There are other programs on the same tape; this is located at about 109 on the video counter. This

program deals primarily with the Potsdam Conference. Taped in 1993. VHS videotape.


VT94-12

“WHY KOREA?"

20th Century Fox Movietone. Produced by Edmund Reek. Ca. 1950. National Archives No. 306.03692. (This

film was distributed by 20th Century Fox to movie theaters to explain why the U.S. was fighting in Korea; we

have a file on the film OF Box 1356. Purchased from the National Archives 12/93) 3/4-inch videotape,

broadcast quality, transferred from 16mm film. Black and White, Sound. VHS, HDMPEG2, and dvd copies

from 3/4 –inch videotape.


VT94-13

Workers at the White House breakfast At the Adams Mark Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, March 19, 1994.

Truman Library video of the program featuring Rex Scouten, Eugene Allen, Reathel Odum, and Howard

"Reds" Arrington, guests who worked at the White House during the Truman administration and attended the

opening of the "Workers at the White House" exhibit at the Truman Library. This video covers the breakfast

program and their remarks. This video was filmed by the Truman Library Staff. VHS videotape.


VT94-14

July 7, 1994. Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan signs into law Senate Bill No. 650, the Campaign Finance

Reform Bill, at the Truman Library auditorium. This video was filmed by the Truman Library staff. VHS

videotape.


VT94-15

July 4, 1994. Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Truman, speaks at the annual Fourth of July

ceremony At the Truman Library. (Clifton Truman Daniel's speech only). Video courtesy of Merrill G. Phillips.

VHS videotape.


VT94-16

July 4, 1994. Fourth of July ceremony at the Harry S. Truman Library, including the speech by Clifton Truman

Daniel, grandson of President Truman. This video includes other speeches and parts of the ceremony Video

courtesy of Merrill G. Phillips. (VT94-15 is the same as VT94-16, only it covers only Clifton Truman Daniel's

speech). VHS videotape.


VT94-17

"THE TRUMAN LIBRARY THROUGH 1995"

September 26, 1994. A tour conducted by Dr. George Curtis, Assistant Director, primarily for use by Truman

Library volunteers. This video is an in-house production by the Truman Library. VHS videotape.


VT94-19

"BEHIND THE SCENES WITH JOHN CURRY"

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October 3, 1994. A tour of the Truman Library conducted by archivist John Curry, primarily for use by Truman

Library volunteers. A 37 year veteran of the Truman Library gives a behind the scene VIP tour. VHS videotape.


VT95-1

January 31, 1994. Harry S. Truman Library Institute. Remarks of David McCullough, Kansas City, Missouri.

VHS videotape.


VT95-2

"THE SOONG SISTERS" (Married to Chang Kai-shek)

1994. Episodes 1 and 2. Produced by NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation. This documentary is in the

Japanese language, and was donated to the Truman Library by NHK. 2 VHS videotapes.


VT95-3

“LASTING TIES”

1994. Independence School District. Produced by Black & Becker Productions. VHS videotape.


VT95-4

" INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE TRUMAN MEDIA COVERAGE"

July 4, 1994. From Barkley & Evergreen. VHS videotape.

Total length: Approximately l S minutes

VT95-5

"MARGARET TRUMAN DANIEL’S NATIONAL PRESS CLUB SPEECH'

From the Truman Library Institute. VHS videotape.


VT95-6

November 1, 1950. Universal Newsreel coverage of the assassination attempt of President Truman by Puerto

Rican nationalists. Copied from the holdings of the National Archives and donated to the Truman Library by

Arts & Entertainment Network. 3/4-inch videotape.


VT95-7

“FOR GENERATIONS TO COME"

ca. 1993. Fund raising video produced for the Harry S. Truman Institute 21st Century Fund. Narrated by David

McCullough. VHS videotape. One Betacam SP videotape.


VT95-8

"WE REMEMBER MR. TRUMAN"

October 11, 1994, A panel discussion moderated by Professor Robert Ferrell (featuring former members of the

Truman Library staff: John Curry, J.R. Fuchs, Phil Lagerquist, and Niel Johnson; Dr. Wallace Graham and

Francis Heller also speak). This video was filmed by the Truman Library. There is a master and one copy of this

tape. VHS videotape.


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VT95-9

November 4, 1994. Actor Kevin McCarthy receives the Truman Library "Lifetime Achievement'' award in the

Oval Office replica at the Truman Library. Mr. McCarthy is in town starring in "Give `Em Hell, Harry." This

video was filmed by the Truman Library. Dr. George Curtis presented the award to Kevin McCarthy. VHS

videotape.


VT95-10

Fall, 1994. "Faces of War" exhibit in East Gallery (video recording of the exhibit for reference purposes.) This

video was filmed by the Truman Library. VHS videotape.


VT95-11

"BESS TRUMAN'S FASHIONS"

A slide show presented by Jean Svadlenak during Bess Truman week at the Truman Library. An in depth look

at Bess Truman's tastes in clothing in public and in private. This video was filmed by the Truman Library. VHS

videotape.


VT95-12

"VOLUNTEER TRAINING" WITH CLAY BAUSKE

Museum curator Clay Bauske takes new tour guides on a tour of the museum. This video was filmed by the

Truman library. VHS videotape.


VT95-13

"50 YEARS AGO ...THIS MONTH"

March 1, 1995. Volunteer training video with Curator Clay Bauske. VHS videotape.


VT95-14

February 13, 1995. Remarks by Reathel Odum in the Truman Library auditorium recalling her work with Bess

Truman. This presentation was part of Bess Truman week at the Truman Library. C-SPAN videotaped the

program and broadcast it on February 21, 1995.

VHS videotape.


VT95-15

"BIOGRAPHY: HARRY S. TRUMAN'

Arts & Entertainment network. 2 VHS videotape copies, one master 1-inch videotape of the program. 1994.

Total length: Approximately 50 minutes.

VT95-16

"A & E'S BIOGRAPHY: HARRY S. TRUMAN'

World Premier Event Promo. (World premier held at Truman Library, November 17, 1994). American

Cablevision, Kansas City, Missouri. VHS videotape.


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VT95-18

"MARGARET TRUMAN DANIEL'S NATIONAL PRESS CLUB SPEECH"

September 15, 1994. VHS videotape.


VT95-19

"AIR FORCE ONE: THE PLANES AND THE PRESIDENTS, FLIGHT II"

1991. Elliott Sluhan Productions, hosted and narrated by Charleton Heston. (Probably an updated version of

VT90-26). VHS videotape.


VT95-20

"OVER HERE, OVER THERE: AMERICAN HOME LIFE AND THE SECOND WORLD WAR"

A supplemental teaching unit for high school students, produced by the National Archives Central Plains

Region and Central Missouri State University. This videotape has an accompanying booklet. (Resources from

the Truman Library were used in the making of this video). 1994. VHS videotape.


VT95-21

"THE MODERN PRESIDENCY"

A conference of Southeast Missouri State University, held at the Truman Library, April 10, 1995. This

historical conference featured interdisciplinary perspectives of the modern presidency (speakers representing

political science, history, rhetoric, etc. disciplines). VHS videotape.


VT95-22

Wreath-laying ceremony (presidential) with guests from Ft. Leavenworth, attended by members of the Truman

family. This was videotaped by the staff of the Truman Library. May 8, 1995. VHS videotape.


VT95-23

American Legion Pilgrimage and Wreath-laying at the Truman gravesite, May 8, 1995. This was videotaped by

the staff of the Truman Library. VHS videotape.


VT95-24

Fourth of July ceremonies at the Truman Library, July 4, 1995. This was videotaped by Truman Library staff.

VHS videotape.

Total length:

VT95-25

"AN ORDINARY MAN, AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE" Harry S. Truman Library, 1994. Produced by Video

Works, Inc. For the Truman Library for showing as a museum orientation film. Written by Barkley &

Evergreen Public Relations Firm. VHS videotape (continuous loop tape).


VT95-26

"THE DAY AFTER TRINITY: ROBERT OPPENHEIMER & THE ATOMIC BOMB" Pyramid Home Video,

Santa Monica, CA 90406, 1981. Color. VHS videotape.

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VT95-27

"GREAT SPEECHES, VOL. VIII" The Educational Video Group, 1992. Narrated by Edward Roehling. This

series of speeches includes President Truman's speech in Dexter, Iowa on September 19, 1948. The Truman

segment is approximately 25 minutes in length. Other speeches includes: Bishop Fulton Sheen (Role of

Communism, from his television series, 1951); John F. Kennedy ("I am a Berliner"); Ann Richards (1988

Democratic Convention keynote address); and Stokely Cormichael (1967). VHS videotape. Total length:

approx. 5 hours.

VT95-28

"HIROSHIMA: THE DECISION TO DROP THE BOMB" ABC News report with Peter Jennings. July 27,



VT95-29 "RAIN OF RUIN: THE BOMBING OF NAGASAKI" 1995. Produced by the Oregon Public

Broadcasting in association with Nagasaki Broadcasting Co. This was copied from Channel 19, KCPT-TV.

VHS videotape – 2 copies.


VT95-30

"TRUMAN"

An HBO Production, based on the David McCullough book, starring Gary Sinese in the title role. 1995. 2 VHS

videotapes (2 copies )


VT95-31

Dedication of plaque donated to the Truman Library by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. The tape

begins with Channel 5, KCTV news coverage by reporter Thurman Mitchell; it is followed by Channel 41 news

coverage by reporter Mark Toma. This is followed by general footage of the ceremony, including remarks by

Rep. Karen McCarthy and Independence Mayor Ron Stewart. May 29, 1995. VHS videotape.


VT95-32

Truman Appreciation Day, August 5, 1995. (World War II veterans and their families participate in ceremonies

to say thank you to President Truman for his decision to drop the atomic bomb which ended World War II).

VHS videotape.

Total length: approx. 1 hour

VT95-33

Truman Wreath-laying and Panel Discussion, August 31, 1995. VHS videotape.

Total length: approx. 2 hours

VT95-34

Harry Truman Vice-Presidential Nomination ceremony in Chicago, July 21, 1944. Some of the events of Harry

Truman's nomination at the Democratic Convention in 1944 and his acceptance were re-created at the same

convention center with descendants of the original people reading their words. Bill Hannegan read the speech of

his father, Robert Hannegan; Clifton Truman Daniel read the nominating speech of Sen. Bennett Champ Clark;

Steven Kelly read the words of welcome of his father, Mayor Ed Kelly. Niel Johnson read Harry Truman's

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acceptance remarks. Professor Robert Ferrell also spoke at the event in the Chicago Stadium. (This video was,

according to a note on the box, donated to the Library by Bill Hannegan. After the segment on the July 21, 1994

ceremony, there is part of a documentary taped from the Discovery Channel, entitled "Sea Wings," about air

power in the cold war era). VHS videotape.


VT95-35

"KOREA: THE FORGOTTEN WAR"

Produced by Lou Reda and Mort Zimmerman; narrated by Robert Stack. This was taped off the Discovery

Channel. Ca 1990. Donated by Bill Hannegan. VHS videotape.


VT95-36

"MEMORIES OF OUR FRIEND, CAPTAIN HARRY" May 11, 1995. Edwyna Condon, widow of Edward V.

Condon (who served with Captain Harry Truman in Battery D in WWI) speaks of her memories of Mr. Truman

at a dinner meeting of the University of Kansas Retirees Club. VHS videotape.


VT95-37

"AT YOUR LEISURE"

Featuring an interview with Dr. George Curtis and volunteer Al Ogden talking about the Truman Library. ca.

3/95. Donated by Al Ogden. VHS videotape.


VT95-38

Series of public service announcements about the Personal Accounts exhibit on World War II. Some of these

announcements include words by Dr. Benedict Zobrist, Director of the Truman Library, Lenny Thacker, a

veteran, and J.R. Fuchs, former archivist at the Truman Library and a veteran. This was produced by Video

Works to publicize this exhibit at the Truman Library. ca. March, 1993. VHS videotape.


VT96-1

"HARRY TRUMAN: THE SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE”

ca. October, 1995. Video, produced by Pale Horse Productions for the Walt Disney Company, for use with the

Washington, D. C. fund raising dinner and gala that was attended by Presidents Clinton, Ford, and Carter. This

film is the full length version. Received from the Truman Library Institute. VHS Videotape. One Betacam SP

videotape.

Length: 15 min. 53 sec.

VT96-2

“HARRY TRUMAN; THE SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE”

ca. October, 1995. Video, produced by Pale Horse Productions for the Walt Disney Company, for use the

Washington, D. C. fund raising dinner and gala for the Truman Library museum renovation. This is the shorter

version of the video, which was shown at the dinner. 1 VHS Videotape, 2 Betacam SP tapes.

Length: approx. 10 min.

VT96-3

LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP DINNER.

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A videotape of the Legacy of Leadership Dinner, sponsored by the Harry S. Truman Library Institute, October

25, 1995, in Washington, D. C. The fund raising dinner was attended by President Clinton, and former

Presidents Carter and Ford. 3 VHS videotapes. Two sets of Betacam SP videotapes, three tapes each.

Length: approx. 3 hours

VT96-4

LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP DINNER, HIGHLIGHTS TAPE

October 25, 1995 A videotape of highlights of the Legacy of Leadership dinner in Washington, D. C. sponsored

by the Harry S. Truman Library Institute. This fund raising dinner was attended by President Clinton, and

former Presidents Carter and Ford. VHS videotape.


VT96-5

“MACNEIL/LEHRER NEWS HOUR” JIM FISHER ESSAY ON HARRY TRUMAN

April 12, 1995. Segment taped from the MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour, featuring Jim Fisher commenting on the

life of Harry Truman. Some of the material was taped at the Truman Library. VHS videotape


VT96-6

"BOB HOPE; MEMORIES OF WORLD WAR II"

Videotape of Bob Hope and his wife, Charlton Heston, Frances Langford, Dorothy Lamour, and Ed McMahon,

reminiscing about entertaining the troops in World War II. VHS videotape.

Length: 70 min.

VT96-7

"HARRY S. TRUMAN: HIS LIFE AND LIBRARY" 1995. Videotape about Harry Truman and the Truman

Library, featuring some of the exhibits and work areas of Library, but primarily concentrating on biographical

information on Harry Truman. Produced by All American Video Productions, Bob Muller, VHS Videotape.

Length: 3 5 min.

VT96-8

“MODERN PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS, VOL. II, 1948-1960"

1990. This videotape covers presidential campaigns from 1948 (Truman and Dewey) to 1960 (Kennedy and

Nixon) with the first 30 minutes featuring the presidential election of Harry Truman in 1948. Coverage includes

color footage of the Democratic convention in 1948, scenes of the 1948 campaign of both Dewey and Truman,

and a good deal of Harry Truman's speech in Dexter, Iowa on September 18, 1948. Produced by The

Educational Video Group; written by Robert Denton and Roger Cook. Narrated by Edward Roehling. VHS

Videotape.

Length: 1 hour, 20 minutes

VT96-9

“TRUMAN, A SELF PORTRAIT'

ca. 1984. This biographical video consists mostly of historic photographs which have been filmed with a sort of

sepia effect with a voiceover by a narrator who reads from Truman's own words. Produced by the National

Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, produced by Eric Breitbart and Mary Lance for the

Truman Centennial. VHS Videotape; ¾-inch videotape.

Length: 25 minutes

VT96-10

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“MEDICARE 30TH ANNIVERSARY”

July 30, 1995. Ceremony at the Harry S Truman Library on the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Medicare

Bill at the Truman Library by President Lyndon Johnson. The ceremony consisted of speakers in the auditorium

of the Library, and a television hookup with several other cities in which the speakers could take questions from

both the TV audience and the live audience. Speakers included: Rep. David E. Bonior, Dem-Mich.; Rep. Peter

Deutsch, Dem.-Fl.; Rep. Sherrod Brown, Dem-Ohio; Rep. Martin Frost, Dem.-Texas; Rep. Richard Gephardt,

Dem.-Mo; Rep. Sam M. Gibbons, Dem.-Fl.; Luci Baines Johnson daughter of the late President Johnson; Rep.

Joseph Kennedy, Dem.-Mass.; Rep. Patrick Kennedy, Dem.-Rhode Island; Rep. Karen McCarthy, Dem.- MO;

Rep. Ronald Lee Wyden, Dem.-Oregon; Donna Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services. This

videotape was purchased by Barkley and Evergreen for the Truman Library from C-Span Viewer Services.

VHS Videotape. 3 BETA CAM SP Videos


VT 96-11

"JACK POSADA, TRI COUNTY HEADLINES” ca. August, 1995. Interview with Al Purdy, a WWII Veteran

who visited Hiroshima after the dropping of the bomb. The interview concerns his experiences in Hiroshima,

November, 1945. He left October 25th to set up a hospital near Hiroshima. Mainly photo stills taken in

Hiroshima of debris and damage, small discussion of bomb vs. invasion decision. Mr. Purdy also donated

photos. VHS Videotape.

Length: 23:04 minutes

VT96-12

Amateur video of the USS Missouri as well as taped segments off of public access. Video address to

Congressperson in attempt to keep the USS Missouri from being sent to Hawaii. In four Parts. Part 1: Shots of

USS MO. June 15, 1995, inside and out, why Missouri should remain where it is, wishes to move it to St. Louis,

Recitation of USS Oregon battle history, details about the MO itself, 43 minutes; Part 2: Bremerton City

Council Meeting August 30, 1995 reading of the resolution to keep the MO in Bremerton, 10 minutes; Part 3:

USS Missouri VJ day Ceremony Sept 2, 1995, 57 minutes; Part 4: USS Missouri on Parade at Sidney for

Celebration of their 75th naval Anniversary. About 30 min. VHS Videotape:

Total time: 2 hours and 30 minutes

VT 96-13

"FRIENDS OF THE TRUMAN HOUSE IN BERLIN - POTSDAM"

1995 History of the "Little White House" in Potsdam. Presentation to persuade donations to finance its

purchase to be used as a museum of American/European History. Includes photo stills from Potsdam conference

and reel footage of Potsdam. Talk of the Communist plans for the Truman House, the wall built through the

garden. Donated by Robert S. Mackay, Berlin. VHS Videotape:

Total Time: 14 minutes (5 minutes are in German)

VT 96-14

"HARRY S. TRUMAN, MR. PRESIDENT, MR. CITIZEN"

Date unknown. Life of president Truman from birth to death, shots of cities now and then. Includes reference to

Truman's admiration of President Andrew Jackson, link to Jackson County. Mainly photo stills, some video and

reel footage. This is an educational video, aimed at a junior high audience. VHS Videotape:

Total Time: 21:57 minutes

VT 96-15

"TELEVISION AND THE PRESIDENCY" ca. 1994. 3 Segment series on the effect of Television on the

Presidency. Segment 1: The difference between radio and TV. Includes Photos of Truman and Clip of TV

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coverage of Truman's speech in the 1948 Democratic convention. Also includes TVcoverage of Eisenhower;

Clips of JFK's press conferences; Reagan's GE Theater, Reagan on TV. Segment 2: The Presidents used by TV.

Coverage of Carter, Nixon, Ford, Johnson and Bush Segment 3: Bill and the future; Clinton and his TV image.

VHS Videotape:

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

VT 96-16

“HARRY TRUMAN IN KOKOMO, INDIANA IN 1948"

October 15, 1948. From Donald Billings, copied from his home movie. No sound: Truman speaking from the

back of a train during a campaign stop in Kokomo, IN. VHS Videotape.

Length: 1 hour and 13 minutes

VT 96-17

"HARRY'S SHADOW” 1996. An audio/ video portrait of and personal essay on Harry Truman by Dwight

Frizzell. Mainly concerning what it is like to have lived in the same town that Harry grew up in. Issues dealt

with; Atomic bomb, Roswell, Truman's funeral, Truman's homecoming after he left office. VHS tape.

Length: 30 minutes

VT 96-18

"BESS TRUMAN REMEMBERED" February 13, 1996. Recorded in the auditorium of the Truman Library,

this is a conversation between three women who knew Bess Truman well. Betty Beal, a social syndicated press

writer who covered the first family; Reathel Odum, personal secretary to Bess Truman; Eda Brennan, wife of

Charles Brennan and personal friend of Bess Truman. Moderated by Dr. George Curtis and sponsored by the

Pioneer's Club/DAR. This conversation reflects Bess's personality and her life within the family before and

during the White House years. Obtained from C-Span by Barkely & Evergreen Public Relations firm.VHS

videotape.

Length: 1 hour 20 minutes.

VT 96-1

"CBS NEWS SPECIAL: CRONKITE REMEMBERS"

May 23, 1996.

This special remembers Walter Cronkite's career from in his own words. From his birth in St. Joseph, Missouri,

to his start in radio at KCMG radio and his long career with CBS news. Included is a clip of the White House

tour with Truman in which Truman plays the piano for the TV audience. VHS Videotape.

Length: l hour 34:13 minutes

VT 96-21

"THE PRESIDENTS AND THEIR FIRST LADIES, DRAMATICALLY SPEAKING"

1995. A glimpse into the private lives of the Truman’s is performed by two speakers playing the parts of the

Truman's, covering their courtship, the presidency, and return home. This act provides a look into the relations

of the two and the influence of Bess on Harry. VHS Videotape.

Length: 45minutes

VT 96-22

"ADMIRAL RUSSELL R. WAESCHE TRIBUTE"

January 20, 1996. Tribute to the actions and career of Admiral Waesche of the Coast Guard allowed by Harry

Truman to keep his Wartime rank in time of peace. This video contains a slide show put together for the

presentation of a photo-replica of Adm. Waesche's official portrait to his surviving family, at a ceremony held at

the Truman Library on January 20, 1996, hosted by the Kansas City Council of the U. S. Navy League.

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Remarks are by Captain Kenneth C. Hollemon, Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Pay and Personnel

Center. VHS Videotape.

Length: 15 minutes

VT 96-23

"HARRY S. TRUMAN DEDICATION CEREMONY OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE"

May 12, 1984. This ceremony dedicates the Truman home in Independence, Missouri as a National Historic

Site. Speakers: Superintendent Norm Reigle, Representative Alan Wheat, Representative Ike Skelton, Senator

Thomas Eagleton, and Russell Dickinson of the Park Service. From KYNE-TV, Channel 26, Omaha, Nebraska.

VHS Videotape.

Length: 23 minutes

VT 96-24

"C-SPAN SCHOOLBUS" March 26, 1996 Director Larry Hackman gives a brief explanation of the White

House Gallery and Oval Office Replica exhibits. VHS Videotape:


VT97-1

"HIROSHIMA"

1995. A dramatization with actors dealing with Harry Truman's assumption of the U. S. presidency in 1945 and

centering on his decision to drop the atomic bomb. This film includes a brief interview at the beginning with

Clark Clifford. A Roger Spottiswoode Film, produced by Showtime Networks, Inc. in association with

Hallmark Entertainment and Adelman Entertainment. VHS videotape..

Length: 2 hours.

VT97-2

"CAMPAIGN 1996: FUNDING FOR EDUCATION"

October 3, 1996. NBC News with Tom Brokaw. This news segment was part of an NBC news special series

following Highway 40 through America. In the segment featuring Independence, there was filming done at the

Truman Library, which was not included in the segment. The segment instead dealt with a visit to an American

History classroom in the Independence school system, where issues discussing the funding of education was

discussed. There were also interviews with people in the school district who believe that "education is

Independence.” VHS videotape.


VT97-3

"AMERICAN PRESIDENTS EXHIBIT AND I'M JUST MILD ABOUT HARRY EXHIBIT

September 16, 1996 and September 22, 1996." Clay Bauske is interviewed at the Truman Library by Channel 5,

KCTV, Kansas City, about an exhibit of Time Magazine portraits on loan from the National Portrait Gallery.

This was taped September 16, 1996. Another segment features Dr. George Curtis being interviewed about the

"I'm Just Mild About Harry" exhibit at the Truman Library. This interview was taped September 22, 1996. VHS

videotape.

Length: 3 min. 23 sec. September 16, 1996; 17 min. 47 sec. September 22, 1996

VT97-4

"TRUMAN LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS"

This video is from Barkley & Evergreen and features various news segments on the April 12, 1995 tree planting

honoring Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman; remembering V. E. Day; the traveling trunk and interviews

with school children; and a tour of Clay Bauske showing museum artifacts. 3/4-inch videotape.

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VT98-1

"PRESIDENT GERALD FORD RECEIVES THE HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY PUBLIC SERVICE

AWARD"

Former President Ford's acceptance speech is included, as well as honors for Betty Dawson, a volunteer at the

Truman farm home in Grandview, Missouri. May 8, 1998. VHS videotape.

Length: approx. 1 hour

VT99-1

“NAVY MARINE CORPS NEWS, PROGRAM 831"

July 25, 1998, program covering the commissioning ceremony for the U. S. S. Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.

This program shows brief segments of the ceremony, including a couple of portions of President Bill Clinton's

speech. There are also segments on the building of airplanes that are used aboard the ship (the Superhornet

airplane). how aircraft carriers are built, and what its like to serve aboard an aircraft carrier. Segments of

interviews with Truman Library Supervisory Archivist Ray Geselbracht and Sue Gentry are included. VHS

videotape.

Length: 27 min.

VT99-2

"NEWS FILM CLIPS ON HARRY S. TRUMAN FROM TELEVISION STATION WTVJ, MIAMI,

FLORIDA"

Donated to the Harry S. Truman Library by the Louis Wolfson Media History Center in Miami, Florida.

Copyright is retained by the Louis Wolfson Media History Center.

Segments are as follows:

March 20, 1952. Truman press conference at Key West. Silent. B&W.

May 1, 1952. Truman at the Little White House in Key West, with other staff, going out for a walk. Silent.

B&W.

February 10, 1957. Harry and Bess Truman arrive at Florida East Coast Railroad Station in Miami. Sound.

B&W.

February 12, 1957. Combined Jewish Appeal dinner at Seville Hotel, Miami. Sound segments. B&W.

February 16, 1957. Truman interviewed by Leslie at Fountainbleau Hotel in Miami (asked about expected

grandchild). Sound. B&W.

February 17, 1957. Eddie Cantor's birthday party. Launches bond drive for Israel. Truman gives speech, Miami.

Sound. B&W.

February 25, 1957. Mr. and Mrs. Truman at fifty dollars a plate luncheon at Algiers Hotel in Miami for Library

in Independence. Sound on portion of speech by Truman. B&W.

February 26, 1957. Mr. and Mrs. Truman at Florida East Coast railroad station in Miami, ready to leave for

Missouri (interview at station). Sound. B&W.

February 16, 1960. Margaret Truman Daniel birthday party at Garden Rest by Democratic Women's Club, with

Omar Bradley. Silent. B&W.

February 16, 1960. Harry and Bess Truman arrive by train in North Miami, greeted by daughter. Silent. B&W.

February 22, 1960. Harry S. Truman receives honorary Doctor of Law degree at Temple Emanuel. Silent.

B&W.

February 23, 1960. Harry and Bess Truman visit Viscaya (Dade County Art Museum). Key presented by Chuck

Hall and Joe Boyd. Silent. B&W.

February 25, 1960. Truman honored at Key West Naval Station, with Rear Adm. L. M. Mustin. Silent. B&W.

February 26, 1960. Truman addresses students at Key West High School. Conchettes perform. Silent. B&W.

February 27, 1960. Truman addresses Democratic fund raising dinner at Fountainbleau Hotel. Silent. B&W.

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February 28, 1960. Israel Bond dinner with Israel Minister of Agriculture, Moshe Dayan. Silent. B&W.

March 7, 1960. Interview by Ralph Renick at Florida East Coast Station in Miami (about President

Eisenhower's trip to South America). Sound. B&W.

April 17, 1960. Sen. John F. Kennedy at airport in Miami interviewed about remarks by Truman (Truman said

Kennedy wasn't electable; Kennedy says he will go to the people, as Truman did in 1948 when he wasn't

considered electable). Sound. B&W.

President Eisenhower's trip to South America). Sound. B&W.

April 17, 1960. Sen. John F. Kennedy at airport in Miami interviewed about remarks by Truman (Truman said

Kennedy wasn't electable; Kennedy says he will go to the people, as Truman did in 1948 when he wasn't

considered eletable). Sound. B&W.March 14, 1964. Truman and family arrives at Miami Airport for Key West

vacation. Silent. B&W.

March 23, 1964. Guests of Sen. John Spottswood of Key West, Harry, Bess, and Margaret, and Margaret's sons

visit the Little White House. Sound. B&W.

March 28, 1964. Jere Pierce interviews Truman at airport en route to Missouri. Sound. B&W.

March 16, 1968. Harry and Bess arrive at Key West via Air Force jet for vacation. Silent. Color.

March 20, 1968. Truman news conference on Key West, 2 grandsons present on walk. Sound. Color.

March 31, 1968. Harry and Bess Truman leave Key West after a 2 week vacation. Silent. Color.

March 22, 1969. Harry and Bess Truman arrive at Key West, greeted by Margaret and her family. Silent. Color.

March 28, 1969. Sen. John Spottswood makes a statement for Truman on the death of Dwight Eisenhower.

Sound. Color.

April 3, 1969. Gordon Steven special report. Truman honored by 21 gun salute at Key West Naval Base. Sound.

Color.

April 4, 1969. Ralph Renick talks to Truman in Casa Marina Hotel in Key West. Clifton Daniel is with Truman.

Sound. Color.April 5, 1969. Harry and Bess leave Key West on Air Force jet to return to Missouri. Silent.

Color.

December 26, 1972. Scenes at Little White House in Key West after the death of Harry Truman. Silent. Color.

December 28, 1972. Ceremonies in Key West marking the death of Truman. Silent. Color.

December 28, 1972. Key West flies flag at half mast, Silent. Color.

This footage was put together by Jeff Heinle of the Wolfson Center. VHS videotape.

Length: 1 hour, l minute.

VT99-3

"THE BERLIN AIRLIFT"

July 13, 1998. This program commemorates the most dramatic humanitarian rescue mission of the century. It is

the story of the American and British pilots and crews who flew 277,000 trips to deliver more than 2 million

tons of food and supplies to Berlin, in 1948. This film uses archival film, stills, home movies, and oral accounts.

Hosted by journalist Paul Duke. Produced and Directed by Robert E Frye. Production by WETA. VHS

videotape.

Length: 1 hour.

VT 99-4

"TRUMAN" (THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE) 3Parts

Shown Oct 5&6, 1997 on KCPT. Documentary footage using interviews with Truman's friends, journalists, and

biographers, video footage, stills and manuscripts. It follows the life and career of Harry Truman beginning

with his childhood to his progression through politics. It ends with his return to Missouri as an average citizen.

Produced By David Grubin Productions. Narrated by David McCullough. VHS tape.

Length:5 hours 20 minutes.

VT99-5

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"TRUMAN LOVE LETTERS" Obtained By Barkely, Evergreen and Partners. CBS Public Eye with Bryant

Gumbel Aired on 5/27/98. Filmed at the Truman Library and Museum, curator Pat Dorsey discusses "Dear

Bess" _ display and the history of the Truman's love affair before, during and post Presidency. Some highlights

of Harry Truman's political career are shown. VHS tape.

Length: approx 10 minutes.

VT99-6

"TRUMAN" (TCA reel)

HBO Production, 7/10/95. Shows the highlights from the feature movie, starring Gary Sinese that showed on

HBO. See also VT 95-30. VHS tape.

Length: 6 minutes, 30 Seconds.

VT99-7

"CAPABILITIES DEMO FOR THE HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY INSTITUTE 21st CENTURY FUND"

VPR Creative Group. Features various group ads. "The Jerry Litton Story"(excerpt), narrated by Walter

Cronkite, shows the influence that Truman had on Litton's political career. It also promotes the Truman Library.

VHS tape.

Length:11 minutes 50 seconds.

VT99-8

"JEWISH TRIBUTE DINNER"

Copied, from the Phil Blazer Show. Highlights a Jewish Community tribute dinner to Truman for the 50th

anniversary of the return of Jewish survivors of World War II to the Los Angeles area. Commemorates

Truman's support of the creation of the state of Israel, the Jewish cause, and the Immigration Act of 1946. It

discusses the Jewish artifacts that the Truman Library owns. Shows clips of Truman's life and career.

VHS tape.

Length: 13 minutes.

VT99-9

"SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE" (rough cut)

Disney Channel Production. Created 8/31/95. Truman's life from farm boy to President. A very rough cut of

clips video, stills, political cartoon animation with voice dub over used in VT 96-1, The Spirit of Independence.

VHS tape.

Length: l1 minutes 45 seconds.

VT99-10

"OMAR BRADLEY AND D-DAY"

6-15-94. A&E Biography.

This is the story of General Omar Bradley's career in WWII. Having never seen battle, Bradley leads US forces

to victory at Omaha Beach in the Normady Invasion. Post war, President Truman asks Bradley to head the

Veterans Administration. Also under Truman, Bradley replaces Eisenhower as Army Chief of Staff during the

creation of the new Armed Forces Unification Act and the new Department of Defense. Bradley goes on to lead

the US in NATO, under Truman approval. When Truman relieves General MacArthur under advisement from

General Bradley, Truman shortly after promotes Bradley to General of the Army, the last to be promoted to a

5th star. VHS tape.

Length: 45 minutes.

VT99-11


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1988. Easton Press Video. An overview of the year 1952 in newsreel format. This compilation includes

Truman's State of the Union Address warning of the continuing peril of war and reprimanding the Soviet Union

for refusing to accept the West's disarmament program. Also included are Defense Department films of the

Eniwetok A-Bomb blast and footage of the US assault in North Korea in one of the most massive air assaults of

the war. Donated By Bill Hannegan. VHS tape.

Length: 54 minutes.

VT99-12

FOX MORNING SHOW.

News clip of the miniature White House display at the Harry S. Truman Library. John Zweigel, the artist, is

interviewed. VHS tape.

Length: 4 minute clip, 20 minutes into tape.

VT99-13


1988. Easton Press Video. An overview of the year 1965 in newsreel format. Former President Truman is

honored by President Johnson at the Harry S. Truman Library for the signing of the Medicare Bill into law.

Donated By Bill Hannegan.VHS tape.

Length: 54 minutes.

VT99-14


Easton Press Video. Highlights Atomic Bomb effects tested at Bikini Atoll and Margaret and Harry Truman

receiving college degrees. Donated by Bill Hannegan.

VHS tape.

Length: 60 minutes.

VT99-15


Easton Press Video.Highlights the Berlin Airlift and the Truman report that Russia has the Atom Bomb.

Donated by Bill Hannegan. VHS tape.

Length: 60 minutes.

VT99-16


Easton Press Video. Highlights the Korean conflict surge, the Inchon invasion by UN forces, the Wake Island

Conference between Truman and MacArthur, and the assassination attempt on President Truman. Donated by

Bill Hannegan. VHS tape..

Length: 60 minutes.

VT99-17

"KOREA: THE COLDEST WAR 1950-1953: THE VIDEO HISTORY OF OUR TIMES"

Easton Press Video. Highlights the conflict from the Communist invasion of South Korea to the establishment

of the Demilitarized Zone along the 38th parallel. Donated by Bill Hannegan. VHS tape. Length: 60 minutes.

VT99-18

A&E "TRUMAN VS MACARTHUR: CONFLICT OVER KOREA"

Narrated and produced by David L. Wolper, this film explores the military reprimand of Billy Mitchell in WWI

and General MacArthur in the Korean War and whether or not it was justified. It shows the strain between

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Truman and MacArthur; from the conference at Wake Island to MacArthur's blatant disregard for Presidential

authority, which eventually had him removed from command. VHS tape.

Length: Program is 60 minutes into tape. Length: 46 minutes.

VT99-19

"GEORGE MARSHALL AND THE AMERICAN CENTURY"

Produced by Great Projects Film Co, Inc. In Association with South Carolina Educational Television Network.

This is the story of General George Marshall's career. Between Allied leaders he was a diplomatic statesman,

and was essential as a global leader in Washington D.C. He helped to guide President Truman in regards to the

use of the Atom Bomb and the implementation of the Marshall Plan, which was a turning point to relations in

Europe. He became President Truman's Secretary of State in 1947 and was influential prior and subsequent to

the Korean War. During the War Marshall became Secretary of Defense and guided Truman to MacArthur's

dismissal, and was vilified for his role in that decision. Retiring in 1951, Marshall won the Nobel Peace Prize in

1953, for the creation of the Marshall Plan. VHS taoe.

Length: 1 Hour 26 minutes.

VT99-20

"USS WISCONSIN"

Tells the history of this battleship. While the signing of the peace surrender was on the USS Missouri, the USS

Wisconsin was honored with never having been hit during WWII, contributing to the victory. After being

retired, the US S Wisconsin is again put back into action during the Korean War for troop support. VHS tape.

Length: 25 minutes.

VT99-21

"MIGHTY MO: THE MANY LIVES OF THE USS MISSOURI"

ABC News Saturday Night May 23, 1998. As a salute to the retiring ship, Hugh Downs looks at the history of

the USS Missouri, from its role in the Japanese surrender in WWII to the Persian Gulf War. Also shown is

Margaret Truman christening the ship in 1944, the signing of the surrender and two stories of people whose

lives were affected by the ship. This is a rough screen of the show, provided by ABC News. VHS tape.

Length: 42 minutes.

VT99-22

“TRUMAN CARS RESTORED"

September 15, 1998. KCTV CH 5 (CBS)--6 pm news; KSHB CH 41 (NBC)--6:30 pm news; KMBC CH 9

(ABC)--6 pm news; WDAF CH 4 (FOX)--9 pm news. Clips noting the history of the restoration of the two

Truman Chrysler cars, which are on display at the Harry S. Truman Library. VHS tape.

Total length 5 minutes. 2 seconds.

VT99-23

"AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: THE MOST POWERFUL MAN ON EARTH"

1996. Presented and narrated by Walter Cronkite, in collaboration with the National Archives (NARA), and the

Presidential Libraries. Cronkite walks through the evolution of the Presidency from Hoover to Bush and how

the office has changed, or not changed. He talks about Truman's Fair Deal program and his desegregation of the

Armed Forces. Also discussed in detail, is the Cold War waged by Roosevelt through Bush: from the first

atomic bomb to the democratization of Eastern Europe. Used is a combination of newsreels, archival footage

and photographs from NARA, and commentary from leading scholars. VHS tape. Also included an interactive

CD-rom packet.

Length: approx. 60 minutes.

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VT99-24

"BEST OF MISSOURI RECEPTION: MISSOURI BAR ASSOCIATION"

Sept 19, 1996. Hosted by the Harry S. Truman Library. Harry S. Truman designated honoree by the Missouri

Bar. Larry Hackman, HSTL dircector, explains new exhibits and goals of the Library and makes presentations.

VHS tape.

Length: 23 minutes.

VT99-25

"A SUMMER TOGETHER"

6/24/96 KCTV CH 5 MORNING SHOW. The Harry S Truman Library is given as a tourist suggestion for

family outings with the kids. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS Tape.

Length: 30 seconds.

VT99-26

6/10/96

TCI's "HOORAY FOR KIDS"

On tour in the Truman Library, an interview with Dr. George Curtis discusses the changes in the Library and

upcoming events and displays. Clay Bauske talks about the renovations within the museum and new exhibits

being planned. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

Length: 17 minutes.

VT99-27

KANSAS CITY SPOTLIGHT. 7:30 AM

5/5/96

Celebration of Law Day and Harry Truman week at the Truman Library. Interview with Dr. George Curtis,

discusses the events at the Library, and a recent exhibit featuring the 19th Amendment. He also talks about the

changes at the Library since he began his career there. Kyle Carson talks about the Bess Wallace Truman

Award, Lindy Boggs the recipient. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen.

VHS tape.

Length: 20 minutes.

VT99-28

KMBC-TV 6 PM NEWS

8/5/96

A-Bomb Anniversary celebrated at the Harry S. Truman Library.

VHS tape.

Length: 30 Seconds.

VT99-29

"1948 CAMPAIGN"

8/12/96

CSPAN

A perspective during campaign week takes a look back at the Truman Campaign of 1948. Truman Library

Archivist Randy Sowell talks about the display at the museum on the 1948 campaign which explains the

strategy of Truman, the Whistle stop Tour of America, the polls, and various other aspects of the Truman

campaign.

Provided by Barkley and Evergreen.

VHS tape.

Length: 15 minutes, 30 seconds.

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VT99-30

NEWS CHANNEL 8, WASHINGTON DC. AFTERNOON REPORT

10/24/95. 50th Anniversary of Truman's Presidency. Interview with Clifton Truman Daniel, Harry Truman's

eldest grandson, who talks about the Washington celebration, fundraising and goals of the Truman Library.

Provided by Video Monitoring Services of America. VHS tape.

Length: 5 minutes.

VT99-31

24th ANNIVERSARY OF TRUMAN'S DEATH

CSPAN. 12/26/96. Mark Beveridge, Registrar for the Harry S Truman Library, shows some of Truman's

items in the collection at the Museum. Discusses the special care taken to preserve the items. Stacy Bredhoff,

Curator of the National Archives Exhibit Center, is also shown. VHS tape.

Length: 12 minutes.

VT99-32

KMBC TV (ABC) 10 PM News, 9/19/96

Truman receives an honorary law license from the Missouri Supreme Court. VHS tape.

Length: 1 minute.

VT99-33

KSHB TV CH 41 (NBC) 11/4/96 5:30 AM News; 11/5/96 5:30 AM News; KCTV CH 5 (CBS) 11/5/96 6 AM

News

Truman Library holds mock elections the week of the Presidential Election between Dole and Clinton. Dole

claims to be able to pull off a "Truman' win over Clinton. The pullet polls of the 1948 election are explained.

Clay Bauske and Larry Hackman are both shown. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

Length: 5 minutes.

VT99-34

KCTV CH5 (CBS) 5/3/96 10 PM News; 5/4/96 8AM News; KSHB TV CH 41 (NBC) 5/3/96 10 PM News;

5/8/96 6 PM News

"PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD FROM THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE TO BILL BRADLEY AT THE

TRUMAN LIBRARY"

A kick off to Truman week, the awards ceremony was held at the Library, along with the 112th birthday of

Harry and a book signing by former Senator Bradley. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

Length: 7 minutes

VT99-35

"CONGRESSWOMAN KAREN MCCARTHY AWARDS $2 MILLION TO THE INDEPENDENCE

SCHOOL DISTRICT"

10/2/96. Presented at the Truman Library's Museum Lobby. Larry Hackman discusses the educational plans for

the Library and the Library's the partnership with the Independence school district. VHS tape.

Length: 25 minutes.

VT99-36

KMBC TV CH9 (ABC) 10 PM NEWS 5/27/96

Former Senator Thomas Eagleton leads the fundraising for the Truman Library, as President of the Library

Institute. VHS tape.

Length: 30 seconds.

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VT99-37

KMBC TV CH 9 (ABC) 6 NEWS plus TEASER 12/5/95

The Oval Office display at the Truman Library is enhanced as the first phase of a $10 million renovation plan.

Rex Scouten, White House curator, is shown. VHS tape.

Length: 1 minute 30 seconds.

VT99-38

CNN EARLY EDITION, 10/26/95

Legacy of Leadership Dinner with President Clinton at the White House, remembers President Truman and his

role in NATO, and NATO's current role in the Bosnian conflict. VHS tape.

Length: 1 minute.

VT99-39

WDAF TV CH 4 (FOX), 7/4/96

FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE TRUMAN LIBRARY.

Volunteer Jim McAlpine shown.VHS tape.

Length: 5 minutes.

VT99-40

"TIME MAGAZINE COVER EXHIBIT"

9/16/96 7 AM NEWS KCTV CH 5 (CBS). Clay Bauske, Harry S. Truman Library Curator, discusses the

display. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

Length: 3 minutes 30 seconds.

VT99-41

"POLITICAL CARTOON EXHIBIT"

7/18/96 5:30 AM NEWS KCTV CH 5 (CBS). Truman's private collection of "Anti-Truman" political cartoons

are on display. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

Length: 22 minutes.

VT99-42

"LINDY BOGGS WINS BESS TRUMAN AWARD"

5/9/96 12 PM NEWS

KCTV CH 5 (CBS)

Interview with Lindy Boggs about her life and career. Provided by Barkley and Evergreen.

VHS tape.

Length: 4 minutes.

VT99-43

"KEN HECHLER"

10/10/96 7 am News. 10/15/96 WDAF CH 4 (FOX). Interview with Ken Hechler about his life and career with

Harry Truman. Provided by Barkely and Evergreen. VHS tape.

Length: 8 minutes.

VT99-44

INDEPENDENCE DAY MEDIA COVERAGE"

7/4/94 WDAF CH 4 (FOX). Clifton Truman Daniel visits the Library to celebrate the 4th and to do research for

his new book. KMBC CH 9 (ABC). The Eternal flame goes out due to high winds, prior to the 4th celebration.

Bryan Busby reports from the Library. Clifton Daniels talks about what the 4th meant to his grandfather. KSHB

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CH 41 (FOX). Celebration of Independence Day with Truman's grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel. Provided by

Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

Length: 19 minutes.

VT99-45

"JAPANESE MAP DISPLAY"

9/2/96 8 AM. C-SPAN. Larry Hackman, Harry S. Truman Library Director, discusses new acquisitions. He

shows the Japanese map used in the Map Room at the White House, and explains how the map aided in making

decisions in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. Also shown are the telegrams sent during the Japanese surrender

to the Allies. Provided by Barkely and Evergreen. VHS tape.

Length: 7 minutes.

VT99-46

"VJ DAY REMEMBERED"

8/31/95 12 PM and 5 PM News. WDAF CH 4 (FOX). 8/31/95 5:30 AM News.12 PM, 5PM, 6PM, l0 PM

News KCTV CH 5 (ABC) Celebration at the Truman Library of the Allied Victory over Japan. Several

celebrities talked, a panel discussion, "A Witness to History", was held in remembrance. Larry Hackman,

Library Director, is shown talking about the activities of the VJ Day celebration at the Library.

Provided by Barkley and Evergreen. VHS tape.

Length: 19 minutes.

VT99-47

"FIRST LADIES: BESS TRUMAN" 2/1/96 8AM News WDAF CH 4 (FOX) The role Bess Truman played in

supporting Harry and how she changed the role of the First Lady is discussed in honor of Bess' 111th Birthday.

Provided by Barkley and Evergreen.

VHS tape.

Length: 3 minutes.

VT99-48

"TRUMAN APPRECIATION DAY" August 5, 1995. World War II veterans speak on their appreciation that

President Truman dropped the atomic bombs to end the war with Japan. This was held at the Harry S. Truman

Library. VHS tape.

Length 46 minutes.

VT2000-1

“REX SCOUTEN'S NEWS CONFERENCE WITH CHILDREN AT THE TRUMAN LIBRARY “

1996 HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY Rex Scouten, White House Curator, talks with and answers questions

from local children concerning his years as a White House Curator under ten presidents.VHS tape.

Length 39 minutes

VT2000-2

"RESTORATION AT THE TRUMAN LIBRARY" WDAF TV CHANNEL 4 KANSAS CITY (FOX) 6/30/95

5:00 PM NEWS (:31) 7/29/95 9:00 PM NEWS (:26) West Wing plaster reconstruction in the reproduction of

the Oval Office at HSTL. KCTV 5 KANSAS CITY (CBS) 6/30/95 5:00 PM NEWS (1:29) The unveiling of the

1944 map showing plans to invade Japan. KSHB TV 41 KANSAS CITY (NBC) 6/30/95 5:00 PM NEWS

(1:59)7/11/95 6:00 PM NEWS (:26) Further segments on the plaster moldings reconstruction of the Oval Office

reproduction at the HSTL VHS videotape.


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VT2000-3

"CLIFTON TRUMAN DANIEL VISITS THE LIBRARY"

1995 visit of Clifton Truman Daniel and Margaret Truman Daniel to the Harry S. Truman Library to

commemorate the 50th anniversary of VE Day and the 111th birthday of Harry Truman. Segments show the

wreath laying ceremony, book signing by Clifton T. Daniel and an interview of Clifton T. Daniel. VHS

videotape.


VT2000-4

"TRUMAN LIBRARY, WHITE HOUSE GALLERY NEWS COVERAGE"

Dec. 4, 1995 interview of White House Curator Rex Scouten and a series of Abbie Rowe photographs from

1950 used to restore the Oval Office reproduction in the HSTL. Dec. 5, 1995 unveiling of the "Buck Stops

Here" display case with a further interview of Rex Scouten pertaining to the Oval Office and Gallery. VHS

videotape


VT2000-5

"ARTISTICALLY SPEAKING WITH MARILOU DONAHUE"

May 1998 interview by Marilou Donahue with George Manos, Music Director at the National Gallery of Art.

Manos knew President Truman quite well and a large portion of the show is given over to his remembrances of

the President. VHS videotape

Total length: 28:01

VT2000-6

"SELECTED TELEVISION COVERAGE OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRUMAN

PRESIDENCY"

April 12, 1995. WDAF TV CHANNEL 4 KANSAS CITY (FOX); KCTV TV CHANNEL 5 KANSAS CITY

(CBS); KMBC TV CHANNEL 9 KANSAS CITY (ABC); KSHB TV CHANNEL 41 KANSAS CITY (NBC)

Clips from the various newcasts on the 50th anniversary of the Truman presidency. VHS videotape.

Length: Approx. 1 minute each.

VT2000-7

"GAO: A PROUD HERITAGE"

September 26, 1996 tape marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the General Accounting Office,

with still photos and an audio portion of President Truman's speech at the dedication. VHS Videotape


VT2000-8

"POLITICS WITH CHRIS MATTHEWS" October 25, 1995 videotape of Matthews as he interviews Milton

Kayle, Staff Assistant to President Truman on the 50'' anniversary of the Truman Presidency. VHS Videotape


VT2000-9

"PRESIDENT TRUMAN PRIVATE OFFICE TOUR C-SPAN INDEPENDENCE, MO"

May 7, 1997 tour of President Truman's private office at the Truman Library. George Curtis, Former Assistant

Director of HSTL describes the president's working office which he used from 1957 to 1969. Pat Dorsey,

Museum Specialist, HSTL, talks about the discovery of the president's locked credenza in 1993 and its contents.

The 113th anniversary of Truman's birthday was on May 8, 1997. VHS Videotape.


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VT2000-10

"KC CROSSROADS KSHB CAL 41 2-PART DEAR BESS LETTERS"

April 20, 1998

Neil Johnson portrays and reads President Truman's letters to Bess. Still photographs are set to the letters.

VHS Videotape


VT2000-11

April 23, 1997

"INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS: THE SECRET WHITE HOUSE TAPES-AN A & E PRODUCTION"

Investigative Reports looks at the secret taping by seven presidents in the Oval Office. It includes footage by

FDR, Nixon, Johnson, JFK and others. Received from Real TV, Inc. VHS videotape


VT2000-12

October 25, 1995

"TRUMAN PRESIDENCY 50TH ANNIVERSARY"

President Clinton, former presidents including, Carter, Ford and others pay tribute to President Truman's

leadership during the end of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War during this special gala in

Washington, D. C. A C-SPAN Video VHS videotape; 2 copies BetaCamSP; 1 copy Master BetaCamSP BCT-

60MLA


VT2000- 13

"NORTH AMERICAN PANORAMA: MISSOURI"

1992 Ruenitz Associates Inc. A video that highlights important Missouri cities and individuals. Events from

Truman's presidency are focused on, including his role in World War II and Korea. VHS tape.

Length: 54:38

VT2000-14

"INDEPENDENCE DAY-1995"

6/13/95 Jones Intercable. Gives a preview of the festivities planned at the Truman Library for Independence

Day, 1995. VHS tape.

Length: 50 seconds

VT2000-15

"NEWS COVERAGE OF TRUMAN'S BIRTHDAY AND RENOVATION PLANS FOR THE LIBRARY"

5/8/00 and 5/9/00 Corporate Communications. KCTV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS); KSHB Channel 41

Kansas City (NBC); WDAF Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KMBC Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC). Clips from

different newscasts about the celebration of Truman's birthday and the plans for the renovation of the Library.

Interview with Clifton Truman Daniel about what his grandfather thought the purpose of the Library should be.

VHS tape.

Total Length: 10 minutes

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VT2000-16

"GUARDIAN OF THE PROMISED LAND"

1991 SET Productions. This video explains how the Jews were able to establish their homeland in Palestine. It

tells how Israel has improved greatly through the help of the Jewish National Fund. VHS tape.

Length: 6:24

VT2000-17

"ISRAEL'S FORGOTTEN HEROES"

1998, WPBT Channel 2. A video that tells the stories of Americans who helped establish the Jewish homeland.

VHS tape.

Length: 60 minutes

VT2000-18

"NEWS COVERAGE OF THE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION"

7/4/96, WDAF Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX). A clip from a news broadcast that told about the planned

celebration at the Library for Independence Day, 1996. VHS tape.

Length: 4 minutes

VT2000-19

"THE SPEECHES COLLECTION: HARRY S. TRUMAN"

1990, MPI Home Video. The film focuses on important speeches given by Truman during his presidency, and

provides some biographical information. The speeches focused on include the subjects of the dropping of the

atomic bomb, the threat of communism in Asia, and the firing of MacArthur. VHS tape.

Length: 50 minutes

VT2000-22

"WORKERS AT THE WHITE HOUSE"

1994, Smithsonian Institution. This production tells about the different individuals who worked in the White

House during various presidencies. There are two main individuals featured who worked during the Truman

presidency. They are Alonzo Fields, the chief butler, and Norwood Williams, another butler. VHS tape.

Length: 32 minutes

VT2000-24

"VICTORY IN THE PACIFIC" August 3, 1995 CBS Reports This film focuses on the war with Japan,

beginning with Pearl Harbor. It also explains the development and use of the atomic bomb. The show is hosted

by Dan Rather. VHS tape.

Length: 2 hours

VT2000-26

"THE WHITE HOUSE"

Guggenheim Productions. Video acquired by Guggenheim productions and used in the making of the film

"Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972." It shows the history of the building of the White House and how it has changed

during different presidencies. VHS tape.


VT2000-28

"PRESIDENTIAL CHRISTMAS CARDS"

December 10, 1999 WDAF Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX). A news feature that shows an exhibit of Presidential

Christmas cards on display at the Truman Library. The cards were part of the Seeley collection. VHS tape.

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Length: 1:03 seconds

VT2000-29

"CLAY BAUSKE INTERVIEW"

February 21, 2000, WDAF Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX). A news story on a photography exhibit on display at

the Truman Library. The photos were taken by photographer Harry Benson who was able to capture the more

casual side of several First Families. There is an interview with Clay Bauske. VHS tape.


VT2000-30

"MICHAEL BESCHLOSS INTERVIEW"

February 13, 2000, KCTV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS). On the 115th anniversary of Bess Truman's birthday,

Beschloss talks about her way of life during her husband’s presidency. He also talks about his new book on the

secret tapes of President Johnson. VHS tape.


VT2000-31

“THE SPEECHES COLLECTION: FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT"

1990, MPI Home Video. This is a biography of Roosevelt's life and focuses on some of his more important

speeches. These speeches deal with The New Deal, state addresses, and fireside chats. VHS tape.

Length: 45 minutes

VT2000-33

"SMITHSONIAN WORLD"

Smithsonian Institution. Hosted by David McCullough, this film traces the events leading up to and throughout

Truman's presidency. It explains how Truman's life in Independence was so important. VHS tape.

Length: 24 minutes

VT2000-34

"THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: FDR"

1/13/95, David Grubin Productions. This collection is made up of two videos with four parts. The video is a

biographical story about Franklin Roosevelt and narrated by David McCullough. It focuses on Roosevelt's

upbringing and the major events of his presidency. It tells how Truman became Vice-President and then

President. VHS tape.


VT2000-36

"THE COLD WAR"

1963, McGraw-Hill Inc. In this video, the Cold War is explained, focusing on how it came about and the roles

of the Soviet Union and the United States. The differences between the Soviet Union and the United States are

explained. VHS tape.

Length: 2 hours.

VT2000-37

"DR. FRANK: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF FRANK PORTER GRAHAM"

1994, John B. Wilson Productions. This documentary follows the life of Porter Graham. He was the President

of the University of North Carolina and later a U.S. Senator. He worked for civil rights in the South. He helped

plan the Social Security Act. He worked with Truman on establishing civil rights. As a result, the armed forces

were integrated. VHS tape.

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VT2000-38

"BIOGRAPHY: GEORGE MARSHALL"

David L. Wolper Productions. This episode of Biography tells about Marshall's life, and focuses on his military

life. It tells about his role in World War II, in establishing the Marshall Plan, and as an advisor to Truman. VHS

tape.

Length: 30 minutes

VT2000-40

"HST: LITTLE WHITE HOUSE"

National Geographic. This special tells about Truman's vacation spot in Key West. It shows the advisors that

came to Key West, and it focuses on decisions made about the Korean War while Truman was there. VHS tape.

Length: 18 minutes

VT2000-41

"THE GENERAL EFFECTS OF THE A BOMBS ON HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI"

U.S. Air Force. This video talks about the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan. It shows how Hiroshima and

Nagasaki looked before they were bombed and after. VHS tape.

Length: 33 minutes

VT2000-42

"FOUR NEWS STORIES ON TRUMAN"

These are news stories and clips on Truman. They show the beginning of his presidency, his goodwill visits to

Canada and Brazil and the Atlantic Pact (NATO) being signed. VHS tape.

Length: 30 minutes

VT2000-43

"HARRY S. TRUMAN 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF V.P. NOMINATION"

July 21, 1994. Chicago Coverage. News coverage of the 1994 reenactment of Truman's Vice-Presidential

nomination in Chicago. VHS tape.


VT2000-44

"TRUMAN LIBRARY TRIBUTE TO WASPS"

4/21/94. KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS). News coverage of the Library's exhibit about female pilots

during World War II. Several of the pilots are interviewed. VHS tape.


VT2000-45

"KEVIN MCCARTHY PLAYS HARRY TRUMAN"

11 /4/94, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX). An interview with Kevin McCarthy about an upcoming

performance where he portrays Harry Truman. VHS tape.

Length: 5 minutes

VT2000-46

"DAVID MCCULLOUGH ON TRUMAN"

12/12/94, KSHB TV Channel 41 Kansas City (FOX). An interview with David McCullough on Today on NBC.

The focus of the interview was to compare Truman with President Clinton. VHS tape..

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VT2000-47

"TRUMAN LIBRARY: FACES OF WAR"

1994, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS); KMBC TV Channel

9 Kansas City (ABC); News coverage of an exhibit at the Library titled Faces of War about D-Day. Several

veterans of World War Il were interviewed. VHS tape.

Length: 11 minutes

VT2000-48

"REX SCOUTEN-WHITE HOUSE CURATOR"

3/18/94 WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX), An interview with Rex Scouten about his work at the White

House as curator. It also provides news coverage of an exhibit at the Library called "Workers at the White

House." VHS tape.

Length: 7 minutes

VT2000-49

"TRUMAN DECISION TO USE ATOMIC BOMB"

WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KSHB TV Channel 41 Kansas City (NBC). News stories about the

51st anniversary of Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. VHS tape.

Length: 4 minutes

VT2000-50

11/19/96, KCUR 89.3 FM. Radio interview with Rex Scouten about working at the White House as curator.

VHS tape.

Length: 1 hour

VT2000-51

"VOLUNTEERS AT TRUMAN LIBRARY-JAN HOAG"

1/17/96, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX). An interview with Jan Hoag about the volunteers who work

at the Truman Library. She expresses a need for more volunteers. VHS tape.


VT2000-52

"BRAD HARVEY SERIES-TREASURES OF TRUMAN LIBRARY"

5/8/95-5/12/95, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX). A week-long series exploring the artifacts at the

Truman Library. They focus on Harry's letters to Bess and his World War II memorabilia. VHS tape.


VT2000-53

"19TH AMENDMENT EXHIBIT AT TRUMAN LIBRARY"

4/23/96, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX). News coverage about an exhibit at the Truman Library that

tells about giving women the right to vote. VHS tape.


VT2000-54

"RENOVATIONS AT TRUMAN LIBRARY NEAR COMPLETION"

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12/4/95-12/5/95, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS); KSHB

TV Channel 41 Kansas City (NBC). Interviews with Rex Scouten about the renovation of the Oval Office

exhibit at the Truman Library. It also shows the unveiling of "The Buck Stops Here" sign. VHS tape.

Length: 10 minutes

VT2000-55

"HARRY TRUMAN AND BESS" and "JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE AWARD TO LINDY BOGGS"

2/ 13/96, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (NBC). News coverage about the letters between Harry and Bess.

Kathleen Xidis is interviewed. It is announced that the winner of the Junior Service League Award is Lindy

Boggs. VHS tape.

Length: 6 minutes

VT2000-56

"MEDIA COVERAGE OF UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AT THE TRUMAN LIBRARY"

WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS); KMBC TV Channel 9

Kansas City (ABC); KSHB TV Channel 41 Kansas City (FOX); Johnson County Telecable Channel l0A/41B.

News coverage up the upcoming renovation of the Truman Library in 1995. There is also coverage of the

upcoming birthday anniversary festivities. VHS tape.

Length: 37 minutes

VT2000-57

"MONTHLY MEDIA COVERAGE OF TRUMAN LIBRARY ACTIVITIES"

May, 1994, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (NBC); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS); KMBC TV

Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC); KSHB TV Channel 41Kansas City (FOX). News coverage of the "Faces of

War" exhibit at the Truman Library. It shows the recipients of the Harry Truman Public Service Award (Millard

Dean Fuller and Linda Caldwell Fuller, founders of Habitat for Humanity), and the celebration of the 110th

anniversary of Harry Truman's birthday. Also covered is-Truman's farmhouse becoming a National Historic

Site. VHS tape.

Length: 13 minutes

VT2000-58

"PRESIDENT CLINTON AT TRUMAN LIBRARY"

7/29/94 and 7/30/94, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (NBC); KMBC TV Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC);

KSHB TV Channel 41 Kansas City (FOX). News coverage of the preparation for the visit of President Clinton,

and the actual visit and speech. The reason for Clinton's visit was to discuss health care. VHS tape.


VT2000-59

"FIRST LADIES GOWNS AT THE TRUMAN LIBRARY"

2/21 /94 and 2/22/94, KSHB TV Channel 41 Kansas City (FOX). News coverage of the exhibit at the Library of

the gowns of some of the first ladies. One of Bess Truman's gowns is shown. VHS tape.


VT2000-60

"SELECTED MEDIA COVERAGE FOR TRUMAN LIBRARY"

November-December 1993, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (NBC); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City

(CBS); KMBC TV Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC). Different news stories over two months. Truman's diary is

shown, as well as the exhibit of the gowns of the first ladies. On the anniversary of John F. Kennedy's

assassination, some letters Kennedy wrote to Truman are featured. VHS tape.

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Length: 25 minutes

VT2000-61

"HILLARY CLINTON'S GOWN ON DISPLAY AT TRUMAN LIBRARY"

1 /6/94, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (NBC); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS); KMBC TV

Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC). Showcases Hillary Clinton's inaugural gown which was donated to the Truman

Library and put on display in the exhibit of first ladies' gowns. VHS tape.


VT2000-62

"EVENTS AT TRUMAN LIBRARY"

September, 1994, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KMBC TV Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC); KSHB

TV Channel 41 Kansas City (NBC). Various news stories covered during the month. There is a story on the

retirement of Dr. Zobrist, the director of the Library. 113 immigrants became citizens of the United States at the

Truman Library, and the focus is on two Haitian immigrants. VHS tape.


VT2000-63

"MEDIA COVERAGE OF EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY"

June, 1994, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (NBC); KMBC TV Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC); KSHB TV

Channel 41 Kansas City (FOX). There are several different news stories covered during the month. Clifton

Truman Daniel came to visit the Library during the Fourth of July Celebration of 1994. VHS tape.

Length: 22 minutes

VT2000-64

"CITY BEAT-TRUMAN LIBRARY" and "REX SCOUTON WHITE HOUSE CURATOR"

3/9/94 and 3/22/94. Highlights permanent exhibits at the Truman Library. Also an interview with Rex Scouten

talking about his work as the curator at the White House. Shows the exhibit at the Library called "Workers at

the White House." VHS tape.


VT2000-65

"FOCUS GROUP-CONSUMERS"

1996, Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. A panel discussion including residents of Kansas City. They

discuss important sites in Kansas City and how the Truman Library fits in with those, and how it can become

better. VHS tape.


VT2000-66

"FOCUS GROUP-CONSUMERS"

1996. Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. Another discussion between Kansas City residents about how the

Truman Library is an important site for visitors and how it can be improved. VHS tape.

Length: 2:03 nunutes

VT2000-67

"FOCUS GROUP-OPINION LEADERS"

1996. Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. A group of influential leaders from the Kansas City area got

together to discuss how people feel about the Truman Library. VHS tape.


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VT2000-68

"FOCUS GROUP-TEACHERS"

1996. Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. Kansas City teachers were brought together to discuss possible

field trips and how the Library could be more appealing to a younger audience. VHS tape.


VT2000-69

11/4/94, KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS). An interview with Kevin McCarthy, an actor who portrays

Truman, about his upcoming show. VHS tape.

Length: 1 minute

VT2000-70

1995, KMBC TV Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC). News coverage of an exhibit at the Truman Library which

celebrates the 50th anniversary of Truman's presidency. VHS tape.

Length: 2 minutes

VT2000-71

7/2/94. Footage of Clifton Truman Daniel throwing out the first ball at a Royals baseball game. VHS tape.

Length: 1 minute

VT2000-72

"FACES OF WAR EDIT"

5/6/94, KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS). News coverage of the "Faces of War" exhibit opening at the

Truman Library. There are several interviews with veterans of World War II who donated items to the exhibit.

VHS tape.


VT2000-73

7/20/94, 7/21/94, and 7/23/94, WGN TV Chicago (IND); WLS TV Chicago (ABC); WCIU TV Chicago. News

coverage of a reenactment of the 1944 Democratic convention where Truman was nominated for

Vice-President. Clifton Truman Daniel is interviewed. Donald Dawson is also interviewed about his

experiences with Truman. VHS tape.

Length: 24 minutes

VT2000-74

KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS). News coverage of the Fourth of July celebration at the Truman

Library. Also included is an interview with Clifton Truman Daniel about his book and his visit to the Library.

VHS tape.


VT2000-75

Johnson County Community College TV. The television program, "On Campus with Mike Alley" has an

interview with Dean Davison. He talks about the various events at the Library and the legacy of Truman. VHS

tape.

Length: 30 minutes

VT2000-76

"A YEAR TO REMEMBER"

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9/17/99, Harry S. Truman Library. This video highlights the events at the Truman Library during 1999.

Included are the NATO Accession Ceremony and the 50th anniversary celebration of the U. S. Armed Forces

desegregation. VHS tape.


VT2000-77

"TRUMAN CARTOONS"

7/19/96, KMBC TV Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC). News coverage of the political cartoon exhibit at the

Truman Library. VHS tape.


VT2000-78

"CRONKITE ON TRUMAN"

11/18/99, Bernstein-Rein Advertising. An advertisement featuring Cronkite with a short message about the

character of Harry Truman. This is a promotion for KC150 (150th anniversary of Kansas City). VHS tape.

Length: 30 seconds

VT2000-80

1996. A video record of the Truman Chrysler cars being taken away in a trailer. They are being restored by the

Chysler Corporation in Detroit. No sound. VHS tape.


VT2000-82

"FAIR DEAL SERIES: PART ONE"

10/28/99, Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. This was an assembly at the Truman Library that discussed

what the Fair Deal was and how it affected the public and government. The featured speaker was Alonzo

Hamby. VHS tape.


VT2000-83

"FAIR DEAL SERIES: PART TWO"

11/1/99, Harry S. Truman Library. This is the second part of the Fair Deal Series. The featured speakers are

former Senator Paul Simon and Journalist Jack Cashill. They discussed the legacy of the Fair Deal and what the

role of the government should be in the main policies of the Fair Deal. VHS tape.


VT2000-85

"TRUMAN LIBRARY LOVE LETTERS"

2/5/1999, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS); KMBC TV

Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC); KSHB TV Channel 41 Kansas City (NBC). News coverage of the opening of

the Dear Bess exhibit at the Truman Library. There are interviews with Clay Bauske and Larry Hackman. VHS

tape.

Length: 30 minutes

VT2000-87

"PRESIDENTIAL STUDIES COLLECTION"

2/25/00, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX). News coverage of the opening of the Presidential Studies

Collection with UMKC. The program is meant to make information from the Truman Library more available to

the public. VHS tape.

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Length: 38 seconds

VT2000-88

8/5/95, CBS Evening News; KMBC TV Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC). News storage dealing with presidential

power, focusing on Truman and the atomic bomb. Veterans are shown who came to visit the Truman Library.

VHS tape.

Length: 10 minutes

VT2000-89

"COLD WAR: A TELEVISION HISTORY"

2/17/96, Jerry Isaacs Productions. An interview with James Warren about the Cold War, and how the events of

World War II contributed to the Cold War. VHS tape.

Length: 49 minutes

VT2000-90

"BETH SHALOM CONVENTION"

10/20/96, Harry S. Truman Library. This gathering features Sylvan Siegler as a speaker. The group is

celebrating the establishment of the state of Israel. VHS tape.

Length: 58 minutes

VT2000-92

"AMERICA'S WONDERS: EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK"

7/15/97, Burrud Productions. This video gives information about the Everglades in Florida. A speech by

Truman is included with the information. VHS tape.

Length: 58 minutes

VT2000-94

"AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: HARRY TRUMAN"

10/18/99, C-SPAN. As a part of a presidential series, C-SPAN came to the Truman Library. There, they

interview Alonzo Hamby who answers questions about Truman and his life. Larry Hackman is also interviewed

to explain the purpose of the Library. VHS tape.

Length: 3 hours

VT2000-96

"SPECIAL COUNSEL"

1994, Tel Aviv University. A documentary that explains the Camp David Accords and the Israeli-Egyptian

Peace Treaty. VHS tape.

Length: 90 minutes

VT2000-98

C-SPAN. A production that features Randy Sowell discussing the 1948 election. He talks about the importance

of the railroad during the campaign. There is an exhibit about the 1948 campaign between Truman and Dewey.

VHS tape.

Length: 18 minutes

VT2000-101

"TRUMAN LIBRARY LECTURE FEATURING ABBA EBAN"

4/19/98, Truman Library. Abba Eban is the Former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations and the United

States. He is the speaker as part of the Israel 50 program put on by the Truman Library. VHS tape.

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Length: 60 minutes

VT2000-102

"CREWS CONTROL-VNR CURTIS ROOSEVELT"

10/12/94, Barkley & Evergreen. Two videotapes showing an interview with Curtis Roosevelt, the grandson of

Franklin Roosevelt. He talks about his experiences in the White House. The election of Harry Truman is

discussed and he tells about Eleanor Roosevelt's reaction to the election. VHS tape.

Length: 60 minutes

VT2000-103

"KANSAS CITY TV SPOT"

1995. An advertisement promoting tourism in Kansas City. Harry Truman and the Library are mentioned as an

attraction. VHS tape.

Length: 30 seconds

VT2000-104

"I REMEMBER HARRY"

There are two tapes that have interviews with individuals who knew Harry Truman. They share their personal

experiences. One of the individuals is a nephew of Eddie Jacobson, name not mentioned; the other individual is

Independence Mayor Ron Stewart, who speaks of knowing Truman when Stewart worked for the Independence

Police Dept.

VHS tape.

Length: 2 hours

VT2000-105

" TIME AND THE PRESIDENCY"

WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KMBC TV Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC). News coverage of the

TIME exhibit on display at the Truman Library. Hugh Sidey is interviewed, and former President Gerald Ford

is shown. VHS tape.


VT2000-106

"GENERAL COLIN POWELL"

7/24/98, Harry S. Truman Library. A videotape of a speech made by Colin Powell at the Auditorium of the

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Independence, Missouri. The speech

commemorates the anniversary of the signing of Executive Order #9981 which integrated the armed forces.

VHS tape, BetaCamSP, Dubbing Master BetaCamSP.

Length 1:25 minutes

VT2000-107

"WHERE THE TRAIL STARTS AND THE BUCK STOPS"

5/27/98, City of Independence. A promotional video for the city of Independence. Harry Truman and his home

are focused on. Other historical sites in Independence are shown. VHS tape.

Length: 10 minutes

VT2000-108

"NATO ACCESSION CEREMONY"

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3/12/99, Harry S. Truman Library. A recording of the accession ceremony that was held at the Truman Library.

The countries represented are Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic. It is also the 50th anniversary of the

creation of NATO by Truman's administration. Madeline Albright is present at the ceremony. VHS tape.

Length: 60 minutes

VT2000-110

4/25/00, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX). News coverage of a fund raising event at the Truman

Library that featured a performance by Mark Russell, a political satirist. The money raised was used for the

renovation. VHS tape.

Length: 31 seconds

VT2000-111

"ONE MORE CLUB"

Harry S. Truman. Footage taken by Truman showing news photographers posing in front of the White House.

VHS tape. See also MP76-56.

Length: 4 minutes

VT2000-113

"TRUMAN CIVIL RIGHTS AND POLITICS IN 1948"

Harry S. Truman Library. This lecture is a part of the Whistle Stop Series program. The keynote speaker is Dr.

Ken Hechler who was part of the Truman staff during the 1948 election. He discusses the campaign and the

significance of it. VHS tape.

Length: 60 minutes

VT2000-114

"PETER M. SMALL AS MR. TRUMAN"

News coverage of Hoover Fest in Iowa. Mr. Small was there impersonating Truman and he is interviewed.

Small also impersonates Franklin Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson. VHS tape.

Length: 14 minutes

VT2000-115

"HIROSHIMA ANNIVERSARY AT TRUMAN LIBRARY"

8/5/95, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS). News coverage of

the ceremonies at the Truman Library on the 50th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb. There are

several interviews with veterans of WWII who attended the ceremonies. VHS tape.

Length: 9 minutes

VT2000-116

"TRUMAN AND MEDICARE"

7/30/95, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS). News coverage

of a ceremony at the Truman Library celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Medicare.

Richard Gephardt is interviewed about the importance of Medicare and the future of the program. VHS tape.


VT2000-117

"VE DAY/BIRTHDAY COMMEMORATIONS"

May, 1995, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS); KMBC TV

Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC); KSHB TV Channel 41 Kansas City (NBC). News coverage of celebrations at

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the Truman Library dealing with the victory over Europe and Truman's 111th birthday. Several veterans of

WWII are interviewed. VHS tape.

Length: 18 minutes

VT2000-118

"BESS TRUMAN WEEK, 50TH ANNIVERSARY"

1/18/95, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX). An interview with Dr. George Curtis about Bess Truman

and the activities going on at the Truman Library during Bess Truman Week. VHS tape.


VT2000-119

"CONSTITUTION DAY CELEBRATION AT THE TRUMAN LIBRARY"

9/17/95, KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS). News coverage showing an event at the Truman Library

where visitors were allowed to sign a copy of the Constitution as a part of a traveling exhibit. VHS tape.

Length: 34 seconds

VT2000-120

"TRUMAN LIBRAY DEDICATES NEW PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL"

5/29/95, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS); KMBC TV

Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC); KSHB TV Channel 41 Kansas City (NBC). News coverage of the installation of

a new memorial at the Library in the courtyard, remembering those who were killed at Pearl Harbor. VHS tape.


VT2000-121

"TRUMAN VISITS STATE LEGSLATURE," "TRUMAN LIBRARY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS," and

"ENOLA GAY EXHIBIT"

1994, KRCG TV Channel 13 Jefferson City (CBS); KOMU TV Channel 8 Columbia/Jefferson City (NBC).

News coverage of Niel Johnson, a Truman impersonator, talking in front of the Missouri legislature. There is

also a story about the cancellation of the Enola Gay exhibit by the Smithsonian, and a reaction by Ben Nicks, a

pilot for the Enola Gay. VHS tape.

Length: 7 minutes

VT2000-122

"SECURITY ISSUES AT THE TRUMAN LIBRARY"

11/21/95, KSHB TV Channel 41 Kansas City (NBC); WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KCTV TV

Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS). Interviews with Library Director, Larry Hackman, who asked the National

Archives to review the security policies for Top Secret documents in the Library. The documents deal mainly

with the atomic bomb and the formation of the CIA. VHS tape.

Length: 8 minutes

VT2000-123

"NEW WHITE HOUSE EXHIBIT AT TRUMAN LIBRARY"

11/21/95, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KSHB TV Channel 41 Kansas City (NBC); KCTV TV

Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS). News coverage of the renovation being done at the Library. An interview with

Clay Bauske about the new Oval Office reproduction and the White House gallery exhibit. VHS tape.

Length: 5 minutes

VT2000-124

"TRUMAN AND THE BOMB"

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7/22/95 and 7/31/95, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS).

News stories about the 50th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb. There is an interview with Walter

Ross, a WWII prisoner of war. VHS tape.

Length: 6 minutes

VT2000-125

"JULY 4TH CELEBRATION AT TRUMAN LIBRARY"

7/4/95, WDAF TV Channel 4 Kansas City (FOX); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS); KSHB TV

Channel 41 Kansas City (NBC). News coverage of the 1995 festivities at the Truman Library celebrating the

fourth of July. VHS tape.


VT2000-126

"V J DAY CELEBRATED AT TRUMAN LIBRARY"

8/31/95 KSHB TV Channel 41 Kansas City (NBC). News coverage of the 50th anniversary of the victory over

Japan. Several WWII veterans are interviewed. VHS tape.

Length: 3 minutes

VT2000-127

"DR. GEORGE CURTIS ON TRUMAN"

4/16/95, KMBC TV Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC). A news program hosted by Micheal Mahoney, in which he

interviews Dr. George Curtis, the Assistant Director of the Library, about the 50th anniversary of the beginning

of Truman's presidency. They talk about the events of Truman's presidency. VHS tape.


VT2000-128

"VJ DAY"

8/31/95, KMBC TV Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC); KCTV TV Channel 5 Kansas City (CBS). News coverage

of the ceremonies at the Truman Library recognizing the 50th anniversary of the victory of the United States

over Japan. VHS tape.

Length: 30 minutes

VT2000-129

8/5/95, CNN TV, KHOU TV Houston (CBS). News coverage concerning the 50th anniversary of the dropping

of the atomic bomb. There is an interview with a photographer who was in Hiroshima and Nagasaki after they

were bombed. VHS tape.

Length: 7 minutes

VT2000-130

"HIROSHIMA + 50"

8/5/95 and 8/6/95, NBC Nightly News; This Week with David Brinkley. National news coverage of the

ceremonies held in Independence and Hiroshima. Survivors of the atomic bomb are interviewed. VHS tape.

Length: 9 minutes

VT2000-131

“THE INK TANK"

11/9/95. A series of cartoons depicting various presidents and how they used media and new technology.

Truman is shown using the radio and television. VHS tape.

Length: 7 minutes

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VT2000-132

"UN BOOK"

9/30/95

KMBC TV Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC)

News coverage of the ceremonies at the Truman Library celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment

of the United Nations. There is a new exhibit at the Library that is featured in this news story that explains how

the United Nations was formed. Veronica Hearst is interviewed. She is the publisher of a book about the United

Nations. VHS tape.

Length: 1 minute

VT2000-133

"MEDICARE"

7/27/95 and 7/30/95 KMBC TV Channel 9 Kansas City (ABC)

A news story about the anniversary of the establishment of Medicare. VHS tape.

Length: 3 minutes

VT2000-134

"THE A-BOMB"

8/6/95


A show that is hosted by Micheal Mahoney in which he has guests discuss the dropping of the atomic bomb.

VHS tape.

Length: 30 minutes

VT2000-135

"THE ATOMIC BOMB"

8/4/95-8/6/95


News coverage about the 50th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb. A new exhibit at the Library

about this subject is featured.

VHS tape.

Length: 6 minutes

VT2000-136

"NEW ROOMS AT TRUMAN LIBRARY"

11/21/95


News coverage of the newly renovated areas at the Truman Library. The remodeled Oval Office replica is

shown. VHS tape.

Length: 1 minute

VT2000-137

"TRUMAN TRIBUTE"

4/12/95

A news feature remembering Truman. It highlights important events from his presidency. It is in celebration of

the 50th anniversary of the beginning of his presidency.

VHS tape.

Length: 12 minutes

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VT20000-138

"DAVID MCCULLOUGH ON CHARLIE ROSE"

2/2/95

PBS

David McCullough is interviewed. He talks about his book, "Truman," and his upcoming book about Thomas

Jefferson. VHS tape.

Length: 1 hour

VT2000-139

A news story about Truman becoming president after Roosevelt's death. It contrasts the two presidents. Sue

Gentry is interviewed.

VHS tape.

Length: 6 minutes

VT2000-140

"MEDICARE FORUM"

7/30/95


News coverage of a forum held at the Truman library discussing the future of Medicare.

VHS tape.

Length: 2 minutes

VT2000-141

KSDK TV Channel 5 St. Louis (NBC)

A news story highlighting the events of Truman's life and his presidency.

VHS tape.

Length: 5 minutes

VT2003 -1

LAUNCHING A PRESIDENT

5/10/ 2001

Truman Library Production

Panel discussion about President G. W. Bush first months as President. Roger Mudd, moderator. Panel

members: Richard V. Allen, John P. Burke, Haynes Johnson, and John Sununu.

VHS tape. (2 identical tapes).

Length: 2 hours.

VT2003-2

FORGOTTEN HEROES OF THE KOREAN WAR

CBS News, Eric Inberg

2 part special news clip on the CBS Evening News about integration of Armed Forces. Interviews with Black

servicemen, and scenes from the Korean War.

VHS tape.


VT2003-3

GREAT CONVENTIONS

History Channel with Roger Mudd

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1948 Democratic and Republican Conventions. 1948 Presidential campaign. Excerpts of all conventions from

1948 to 2000. Effect of television on conventions.

VHS tape.

Length: 46 min.

VT2003-4

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.

Length 39 min. 34 sec.

VT2003-5

HEART OF A NATION

1998

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.

Length: 2 hrs, 25 min.

VT2003-6

“A CALL TO DUTY”

7/25/98

LNC NORFOLK VIRGINIA

Commissioning ceremonies of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman; President Bill Clinton and Secretary of

Defense William Cohen were speakers.

VHS tape.

Length: 1 hr, 15 min.

VT2003-7

“KEN HECHLER: PUBLIC SERVANT”

CIRCA 12/00

PBS interview with Ken Hechler. Received from Ken Hechler through Liz Safly.

VHS tape.


VT2003-8

CHRISTENING OF THE USS HARRY S. TRUMAN

9/7/96

Newport News Shipbuilding Recording

Christening ceremony at Newport News, VA of the aircraft carrier.

VHS tape.


VT2003-9

SACRED COWS

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10/30/00

Film House Inc.

Harry S. Truman signing 1947 National Security Act; this was signed aboard the SACRED COW, the

presidential airplane. USAF

VHS tape.

Length: 29 sec. (repeats several times)

VT2003-10

“GIVE EM HELL HARRY”

8/11/00

Greene Theatre recording

Terry Tanner as HST in an amateur stage play production of “GIVE EM HELL HARRY’.

VHS tape.


VT2003-11

NAZI GOLD RESEARCH

12/10/97

NARA Recording

Greg Bradsher speaks to a National Archives meeting at College Park, MD., telling about the efforts to find the

assets and property of the victims of the Holocaust.

VHS tape.


VT2003-12

THE GREATEST POLITICAL UPSET IN HISTORY

9/17/98

C-SPAN

Ken Hechler speaks at Miller Center, University of Virginia, about HST writings and actions during his term of

office, and the 1948 campaign.

VHS tape.

Length: 57 min.

VT2003-13

KEN HECHLER ON PETER JENNINGS

11/16/00

ABC WORLD NEWS

Ken Hechler’s views on the electoral college.

VHS tape.


VT2003-14

HISTORY OF GIDEON, MISSOURI

Ca. 2000

History of the City of Gideon, Missouri. Contains a still picture of Senator Truman, who dedicated the new

high school building in 1937.

VHS tape.

Length: 35 min.

VT2003-15

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“DUELS IN THE SUN” CAMPAIGN OF 1952

Received 5/2002 from Doug Thurman of NARA. Found during the renovation of NARA.

Ca. 1987

ABC NEWS “Our World”

Americans and the world, excerpts from the 1952 Democratic and Republican Convention, campaigns and life

in the United States in 1952. Excerpts of the 1952 Summer Olympics. Also includes television commercials of

1987.

VHS tape

Length: 1 hour

VT2003-16

“SECRETS AND SURPRISES” FALL OF 1948

Received 5/2002 from Doug Thurman of NARA. Found during the renovation of NARA.

1/1/87

ABC News “Our World”

Life in America, 1948. Complete recording of “:Our World” broadcast including commercials. Excerpts of

Berlin Air Lift, 1948 Presidential Campaign, HST speech at Dexter, Iowa, Candy Bomber of the Berlin Air Lift.

VHS tape.

Length: 60 min.

VT2003-17

FALL OF 1946 “PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT”

Received from Doug Thurman, NARA. Found during renovation of NARA

Circa 1987

ABC News “Our World”

“Diary of a Sergeant” training film, Best Years of Our Lives, Baby Boom, Dr. Benjamin Spock, Nuremberg

Trial and execution excerpts. Nazi V2 Rockets, Truman lifts controls on meat (10/14/46), Union Strikes, John

L. Lewis, 1946 congressional elections, World Series, Senators, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon and Joseph

McCarthy.

VHS tape.

Length: 58 min.

VT2003-18

”A LOOK BACK’ DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONS 1948, 1952, 1956

Received 5/2002 from Doug Thurman, NARA. Found during renovation of NARA.

7/15/1988

C SPAN PRODUCTION

Democratic convention 1948, Hubert Humphrey civil rights speech, HST acceptance speech. 1952 convention,

Gov. Adlai Stevenson acceptance speech, Sen. Estes Kefauver Acceptance speech 1956 convention. Interview

with David Burns, (1956 President of Young Democrats). Gov. Adlai Stevenson 1956 acceptance speech.

ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE

C SPAN Production.

Ann Richards, Texas State Treasurer, news conference 7/15/88, prior to keynote speech at 1988 Democratic

Convention. V-Pres. George Bush speech to Maryland Black Businessmen Breakfast, V-Pres. Walter Mondale,

speech to National Democratic Institute for Foreign Affairs at the Carter Presidential Library., Interview with

Maynard Jackson, former Mayor of Atlanta, GA.. Republican Congressional Leadership news conference,

Atlanta, Ga. (7/15/788) with Rep. Lynn Martin and Sen. Robert Dole. Interview with Gen. Don Dawson, Adm.

Asst. to HST, with excerpts of 1948 Democratic convention and Hubert Humphrey, Civil Rights Speech and

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HST 1948 acceptance speech. Interview with John Graves, Asst. Sergeant of Arms, 1952 Democratic

Convention.

VHS tape

Length: 6 hours.

VT2003-19

“50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRUMAN DOCTRINE”

Received 5/2002 from Doug Thurman, NARA. Found during renovation of NARA.

3/12/97

C-SPAN Production

First 30 min. includes an interview with Dr. Alonzo Hamby regarding Truman Doctrine, second 30 min. is

congressional hearing concerning confirmation of Anthony Lake as director of CIA.. Includes excerpts from

Truman address to Congress about changing foreign policy (3/12/47).

VHS tape

Length: 1 hours.

VT-2003-20

AN ORAL HISTORY “D-DAY/WAR IN EUROPE”

Received June 16, 1995 from Judy McCaffery, Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Ks.

1993

BCCC Production

Interview with Harold Burgardt, WWII army veteran from Great Bend, Ks. Relating his experiences in

training and action during the war. Includes some stories about the Battle of The Bulge.

VHS tape

Length: 47 min.

VT-2003-21

AN ORAL HISTORY “WWII HEAVY ARTILLARY IN EUROPE”


7/1994

BCCC Production

Interview with Carlos Miller, WWII veteran from Great Bend, Ks. Relating his war experiences.

VHS tape

Length: 2 hours.

VT-2003-22

AN ORAL HISTORY “US POW IN GERMANY”


7/17/1991

BCCC Production

Interview with Marion Shelor, WWII Army Air Core veteran, relating his training and war experiences.

Details about his experience in POW camps.

VHS tape

Length: 1 hour 20 min.

VT-2003-23

AN ORAL HISTORY “ON STAFF WITH ADMIRAL NIMITZ”


6/1993

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BCCC Production

Interview with Carl Soden, WWII Navy veteran. Relating his accounts of his training and war experiences.

VHS tape

Length: 2 hours 8 min.

VT-2003-24

AN ORAL HISTORY “WWII US 8TH AIR FORCE”


10/1994

BCCC Production

Interview with Robert Kopke, World II 8th Air Force veteran experiences while stationed in England during

WWII.

VHS tape.


VT-2003-25

AN ORAL HISTORY “WWII-IWO JIMA”


4/1993

BCCC Production

Interview with Vic McAtee, WWII Marine veteran relating his experiences during invasion of Iwo Jima.

VHS tape.

Length: 40 min.

VT-2003-26

AN ORAL HISTORY “B-29 RADAR OPERATOR IN CHINA, WWII”


9/1994

BCCC Production

Interview with Virgil Belford, WWII Air Force veteran, relating his experiences as a radar operator on a B-29.

Also relating his experiences and injuries, as the only survivior in a crew of 12 when their plane went down

over China.

VHS tape.

Length: 45 min.

VT2003-27

”HIROSHIMA, WHY THE BOMB WAS DROPPED”

Received from Barkley and Evergreen

July, 1995

ABC News Production

Peter Jennings narrates; includes interviews with several historians and describes actions leading up to the

dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

VHS tape

Length: 1 hr. 30 min.

VT2003-28

“HARRY S. TRUMAN 1884 – 1972”

1997

Guggenheim Productions

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David McCullough narrates life of President Truman, produced for showing as an orientation film in the

Truman Library auditorium.

2 VHS tapes (one labeled Master). 35mm copies of this film (from the projection booth).

Length: 44 min.

VT2003-29

COMMISSIONING CEREMONY OF USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75)

July 25, 1998

Produced by USS Harry S. Truman Public affairs office

Donated by Kansas City area WAVES, National Unit #9, Heartland of America Chapter. Commissioning of

USS Harry S. Truman ceremony.

VHS tape

Length: 90 min.

VT2003-30

REMARKS BY DAVID MCCULLOUGH

1/31/1994

Produced by Truman Library

David McCullough speaking to the Truman Library Institute promoting the renovation of the Truman Library.

Remarks about HST character and background. Includes film clips of HST.

VHS tape.

Length: 17 min.

VT2003-31

“STEEL SEIZURE CASE “ A 50 YEAR RETROSPECTIVE

11/22/2002

Produced by Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA.

Panel discussion debate about the issue of Presidential Power. Panel members: Milton Kayle, Ken Hechler,

David Feller, Stanley Temko, John Barrett, and Maeva Mardcus. Moderator Prof. Ken Gormley. Clifton

Truman Daniel accepts a citation for the Truman Library.

VHS tape

Length: 2 hrs.

VT2003-32

“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.

Length: Fraternally Yours –10 min

The Brotherhood of Man - 30 min

Symbol of Pride – 20 min

VT2003-33

1996 TRUMAN LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS

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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

Length: 7 min.

VT2003-34

“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.

Length: 56 min.

VT2003-35

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

Length: 16 min.

VT2003-36

“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.

Length: 30 min.

VT2003-37

“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

Length: 23 min.

VT2003-38

“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.

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Length: 53 min.

VT2003-39

“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

Length: 90 min.

VT2003-40

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.

Length: 16 min 22 sec.

VT2003-41

“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.

Length: 3 min.

VT2003-42

“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

Length: 14.5 min.

VT2003-43

“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


VT2003-44

“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

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VT2003-45

“WREATH LAYING CEREMONY”

May 8, 2001


28th Annual American Legion Pilgrimage, a wreath laying at the grave of President Truman at the Harry S.

Truman Library.

VHS tape

Length: 10 min.

VT2003-46

“STEVE NEAL AND TRUMAN GIBSON SPEAK AT TRUMAN LIBRARY

AUDITORIUM”

July 26, 2000


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


VT2003-47

“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


VT2003-48

“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


VT2003-49


9/14/2000




VHS tape

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VT2003-50


9/13/2000




VHS tape


VT2003-51


9/13/2000




VHS tape


VT2003-52


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


VT2003-53


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


VT2003-54

TRUMAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY REDEDICATION CEREMONY

12/19/2001


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

Length: 51 min.

VT2003-55

TRUMAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY REDEDICATION CEREMONY

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12/19/2001

C-Span Production

Rededication ceremony on the front steps of the Library. Ida McBeth sings the national anthem. David

McCullough, Missouri Governor Bob Holden speaks. Clifton Truman Daniel reads a letter from Margaret

Truman Daniel.

VHS Tape

Length: 45 min.

VT2003-56

TRUMAN LIBRARY REDEDICATION

12/19/2001

Media Library Inc.

WDAF-TV Channel 4, 12/9/01; KCTV-TV Channel 5. 12/9/01; KCTV-TV Channel 5, 12/10/01; KMBC-TV

Channel 9, 12/10/01

News coverage of Rededication of Truman Presidential Library. Thomas Washington Daniel, Clifton Truman

Daniel, Missouri Governor Bob Holden, and David McCullough.

VHS tape


VT2003-57


9/14/2000

Non-visitors. Seven adults discuss places to visit. (see also VT2003-53). These focus groups were conducted

by a public relations firm, for the Library.

VHS tape


VT2003-58

AMERICAN PRESIDENTS - HARRY S. TRUMAN

New York Life Foundation

Visitor screening reel. One of a series of short videos about the Presidents of the United States, this episode on

President Truman is called “Harry S. Truman – American Optimist.” Nice film footage and sound clips,

general biographical content.

VHS tape


VT2003-59


9/11/2000

Non-visitors

10 adults meet discussing places to visit. Focus group was conducted by a public relations firm working for the

Library.

VHS tape


VT2003-60

“AIR FORCE ONE” “THE FLYING WHITE HOUSE”

7/11/2001

National Geographic Special –PBS

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Interview with Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush and Jimmy Carter. A plane ride

with the crew, steward, mechanics, and pilot of Air Force One during one of President Clinton’s last flights.

VHS tape

Length: 23.42 min.

VT2004-1

“PATRIOTS OF WAR: ONE PERSON’S EXPERIENCE, WWII”

4/13/2002

Truman Presidential Library and Museum

Jack Woodson, ex POW, speaks at the Patriots of War series at the Truman Library. He recalls his experiences

as a prisoner of war in the Philippines, and Japan during WWII.

VHS tape

Length: 45 min.

VT2004-2

“THE WHITE HOUSE, IN TUNE WITH HISTORY”

White House Historical Association.

Music of the White House. Marine Band featured along with many music stars. History of White House music.

President Nixon plays “Happy Birthday” on piano at the Harry S. Truman Library, and President Truman plays

piano in another segment.

VHS tape

Length: 55min. 45 sec.

VT2004-3

“THE PURSUIT OF A RUPTURED DUCK”

Circa 2003

Blackwell, Sanders, Peper and Martin

Edward T Matheny, US Navy Veteran of World War II, speaks about his book, “The Pursuit of a Ruptured

Duck.” Many Kansas City area businesses were involved in WWII.

VHS tape

Length: 43 min.

VT2004-4

“THE BENTON MURAL”

10/1999

St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School production.

Truman “Trunk” speech prepared by 7th grade students at St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School. A student portrays

Thomas Hart Benton, depicting his actions and thoughts on the commission to paint the mural for the Truman

Library.

VHS tape


VT2004-5

“THE RISE AND FALL OF JIM CROW’

8/23/2002

Quest Publications Inc.

PBS series about segregation and discrimination in the United States. WWII scenes and its effects on

discrimination. Harry S. Truman addresses the NAACP. Harry S. Truman speech at 1948 Democratic

convention.

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VHS tape

Length: 56 min.

VT2004-6

“TRUMAN’S FAREWELL”

1/16/2003

Truman Library Media Production

Professor Richard Kirkendall speaks at the Harry S. Truman Library about the process of writing and delivering

President Truman’s farewell address to the nation in 1953. This presentation was part of a conference at the

Harry S. Truman Library on this subject.

VHS tape


VT2004-7

“ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MOVIES’

Circa 2003

Paul Fischer, White House Projectionist, diary of all movies shown at the White House, and the persons who

viewed them. President Truman shown on the deck of the Presidential yacht Williamsburg..

VHS tape

Length: 48 min.

VT2004-8

“ALL THE PRESIDENTS KIDS”

Ca. 2003

Peter Jones Production

Presidents starting with John Adams and their relationships and accomplishments of their children. Margaret

Truman Daniel is interviewed and shown.

VHS tape


VT2004-9

“SCREEN GEMS COLLECTION” TRUMAN LIBRARY EXHIBIT

12/15/2003

Media Library Inc.

KMBC-TV Channel 9, 5:00 PM; Fox-TV channel 4, 5:00 PM

Media coverage of the opening of the Screen Gems film collection at the Truman Presidential Library. This

was the opening of the second segment of the collection. Truman Library staff member Ray Geselbracht is

featured.

VHS Tape


VT2004-10

“HARRY S. TRUMAN, HIS LIFE AND TIMES”

1/2/2004

Media Library Inc.

WDAF-TV Channel 4; KSHB-TV Channel 41

Media coverage of the opening of the “HARRY S. TRUMAN, HIS LIFE AND TIMES” exhibit at the Truman

Presidential Library.

VHS tape

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Length: 2 min.

VT2004-11

“WAR WITH JAPAN”

Received from an anonymous donor on January 27, 2004. A recording of a History Channel

Production . Date of production unknown.

Bataan Death March and WWII POW treatment by the Japanese during WWII. War Crimes Trial of the

Japanese held in Tokyo, Japan after WWII.

VHS tape

Length: 39 min.

VT2004-12

“JULIE NIXON AND DAVID EISENHOWER VISIT TRUMAN LIBRARY”

2/13/2004

Media Library Inc.

KMBC-TV Channel 9, 5:00 PM

Media coverage of 119th birthday celebration in honor of Bess Truman. Julie Nixon Eisenhower and David

Eisenhower present a program in the auditorium of the Harry S. Truman Library.

VHS tape


VT2004-13

COMCAST NEWSMAKERS SERIES # 1

10/13/2003

Time Warner Cable Production

Mike Shanin, reporter, interviews the following people at the Truman Library, in the Truman working office.

Curt Dougherty, Missouri State Representative; Matt Bartle, Missouri State Senator; Sue Else, President, Hope

House; Paul LaVota, Missouri State Representative; Bryan Pratt, Missouri State Representative; Dr. Michael

Devine, Director of Truman Presidential Library; Gary Duesenberg, Missouri State Representative

VHS tape

Length: 34 min.

VT2004-16


1/28/2004


Mike Shanin, reporter, interviews the following people, at the Truman Presidential Library, in the oval office

replica. Karen Messerli, Mayor, Blue Springs, Mo.; Jerry Fogel, Pres/CEO, Film Commission of Greater

Kansas City; Scott Roley, Deputy Director, Truman Presidential Library; Mike Sanders, Prosecuting Attorney,

Jackson County Mo.; Sue Frank, Mayor, Raytown, Mo.; Peter Shemitz, Urban Outreach Office, Mo. Dept.

Natural Resources; CiCi Rojas, Pres. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Debbie Whisler, Pres, Blue Springs

Chamber of Commerce; Aaron Barnhart, TV Critic, Kansas City Star

VHS tape

Length: 43 min.

VT2004-18

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMED FORCES INTEGRATION

7/26/98

ARMED FORCES RADIO AND TELEVISION

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This program features a speech given by Sec. of Defense William Cohen. He addresses the ROTC class at

Norfolk State University. Secretary Cohen recognizes Tuskegee Airmen, St Col. Howard Baugh, Ret.; Lt Col

Lee Archer, Ret.; Lt. Col. Charles Bussey, Ret.

¾ inch tape

Length: 29 min.

VT2004-19

HISTORIC HOMES OF KEY WEST

4/4/2004

High Noon Productions, Home and Garden Television Production

A television program featuring the Historic Homes of Key West. Includes a short clip of the “Little White

House.” Little White House Director Bob Wolz speaks.

VHS tape

Length: 45 min.

VT2004-21

THE WHITE HOUSE YEARS OF DAVID AND JULIE EISENHOWER

2/13/2004

Truman Presidential Library Production

In honor of Bess Truman’s birthday, David and Julie Eisenhower speak at the Truman Presidential Museum and

Library. Introduced by Steve Kraske, Kansas City Star political correspondent.

VHS tape


VT2004-22


4/28/2004



replica. Bob Montgomery, Olathe, Kansas City Councilman; Paul Morrison, Johnson County Kansas District

Attorney; Sam Graves, Missouri U. S. Rep.; Joe Maxwell, Missouri Lt. Governor; Jim Talent, Missouri, U. S.

Senator; Dan Simon, Publisher, The Olathe News, Olathe, Ks.; Kay O’Connor, Kansas State Senator; Karin

Brownlee, Kansas State Senator; Clay Bauske, Curator, Truman Presidential Museum and Library; Brad Scott,

Regional Administrator, GSA

VT2004-23

“AN INTERESTING LIFE IN REFLECTED LIGHT”

4/22/2004


Clifton Truman Daniel speaks at the Truman Presidential Library. He speaks about his years with his

Grandparents (President and Mrs. Harry Truman) while describing slides of himself with them.

VHS tape (2 copies)


VT2004-24

“MEMORIES OF A SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT TRUMAN”

4/23/2004


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Milton P. Kayle, Special Assistant to President Truman, reflects on his time at the White House. The

presentation is in the Library auditorium.

VHS tape

Length: 51 min.

VT2004-25

SENATOR JOHN KERRY AT TRUMAN LIBRARY

6/2/2004

Media Library Inc. Production

KMBC-TV Channel 9, 6/2/2004; KSHB-TV Channel 4, 6/3/2004

Media coverage of Sen. John Kerry, Democratic Presidential Candidate, 2004, who gave a national security

speech at the Truman Library.

VHS tape

Length: 5 min.

VT2004-27

TRUMAN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD, 2004

5/7/2004


Historian Michael Beschloss accepts the Truman Public Service Award from the City of Independence,

Missouri, at the Truman Library. The Truman High School Trutones, directed by Mark Lee, sing the National

Anthem. Ron Stewart, Mayor of Independence, presents the award.

VHS tape


VT2004-28

PRESIDENT TRUMAN’S VISIT TO BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA

6/12/1948

Home movie donated by Frank Hardina.

Narrated by donor Frank Hardina. Begins with a view of Darlene Hardina, then views a motorcade through

Berkeley, California. President Truman is riding in a convertible, sitting on the back of the car. Narrator states

“Give ‘Em Hell Harry, sitting up there like a pigeon” as the President’s vehicle passes. This was copied from

an original 8mm home movie.

VHS tape


VT2004-29

PRESIDENT TRUMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENT OF DROPPING THE ATOM BOMB

ON HIROSHIMA, JAPAN. National Archives duplication # 111ADC9865

8/6/1945

Donated by: Bill Lambers, a copy of a film he ordered from the National Archives.

President Truman sitting at a desk, reads the statement announcing the atomic bomb drop on Hiroshima. This

may be a rehearsal, because it shows laughter. President Truman is aboard the U. S. S. Augusta, returning from

the Potsdam Conference. See also MP72-36, which contains the entire speech.

VHS tape


VT2004-31


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7/22/2004



replica. Peter Kinder, Missouri Senate, President Pro-tem; Matt Blunt, Missouri Secretary of State; Dr. Michael

Devine, Director, Truman Presidential Library & Museum; Bob Johnson, Missouri State Representative; Rex

Rector, Missouri State Representative; Dr. Steven Silverstien, Mayor Pro-tem, City of Lake Winnebago, MO.

VHS tape

Length: 29 min

VT2004-33

“50TH ANNIVERSARY TRUMAN – DEWEY 1948 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION”

9/17/1998

C-Span Production

Ken Hechler speaks at the University of Virginia, Miller Center, Charlottsville , VA. Topic, 1948 presidential

campaign.

VHS Tape

Length: 55 min.

VT2004-34

Home video by Niel and V. G. Johnson of various activities in which they participated.

Donated by Neil Johnson

7/23/1998 USS HARRY S. TRUMAN COMMISSIONING

Home video of activities at Norfolk, VA regarding the commissioning of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S.

Truman. Behind the scenes view and media reports, reception prior to commissioning. President Bill Clinton

and other dignitaries attended.

7/25/97 AIR FORCE MUSEUM, DAYTON OHIO

Presidential planes, visit with one of the crew members of the Sacred Cow, when Pres. Truman received word

of his Mothers death. Several scenes inside and outside of the museum. Celebration of 50th Anniversary of

National Security Act. Neil Johnson speaks as Harry S. Truman.

6/24/1997 Neil Johnson interviews Frances Schlichenmaier, former assistant to Rose Conway. Frances gives

an oral history of her time working for the President.

5/8/1998 Gillioz Theatre, Springfield, MO. Neil Johnson speaks at the Theatre fundraiser. Poor sound quality.

5/9/1998 Lamar, MO. Party celebrating the anniversary of President Truman’s Birthday. Held at the Truman

birthplace in Lamar, MO.

VHS tape

Length: 3 hrs. 25 min.

VT 2005-1

“EVERY FOUR YEARS ELECTING A PRESIDENT”

12/2004

KCPT-TV

Film clip of TV promotion of “EVERY FOUR YEARS” exhibit at the Truman Presidential Library.

VHS tape

Length: 30 Sec.

VT 2005-3

COMCAST NEWSMAKERS #13

10/25/2004


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replica. Ike Skelton, Mo. U S Congressman, Dist. 4; Karen Rose Messerli, Mayor, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; Rick

Cole, Team Sports; Shawn O’Byrne, Interim Director Union Station; Rick Hemmingsen, Pres., Independence

Chamber of Commerce; Steve Berkheiser, Exec. Director, Liberty Memorial; Judy O’Neill, Education Outreach

Coordinator, Truman Presidential Library; Anthony Brown, Kansas State Representative Dist. 38.

VHS Tape

Length: 38 min.

VT2005-5


1/11/2005



replica. Dennis Wilson, Ks. State Rep. Dist. 37; Steve Baker, President & CEO of NAIA; Dan Holt, Director of

The Eisenhower Library & Museum; Dan Holt, Director of The Eisenhower Library & Museum; Mike Kiegerl,

Ks. State Rep. Dist. 43; Arlen Siegfreid, Ks. State Rep. Dist. 19; Katheryn Shields, Jackson County Executive;

Bishop Robert Finn, Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese; Karin Brownlee, Ks. State Senator Dist. 23; Delbert Scott,

Mo. State Rep. Dist. 28; Crosby Kemper III, Vice-chairman Truman Library Institute.

VHS Tape

Length: 53 min.

VT2005-7

KCTV-TV 5 BROADCAST

11/27/2004

Media Library Inc.

News broadcast about Truman tapes that were originally aired in 1964.

VHS tape.


VT2005-8

“GIVE’EM HELL HARRY”

Circa 1975

Worldwide Production

Live stage performance staring James Whitmore as President Harry S. Truman. This video version was sold in

the Truman Library gift shop in the past.

2 VHS tapes.


VT2005-9

TRUMAN LIBRARY RENOVATION – U.S. SENATOR KIT BOND

8/26/1999

Media Pulse Inc.

WDAF-TV Fox 4 news clip of Missouri Senator Kit Bond presenting Federal Funds of $8,000,000 for

upcoming renovation.

VHS tape

Length: 57 sec.

VT2005-10

MISSOURI SENATOR KIT BOND – FEDERAL FUNDS PRESENTATION

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8/26/1999


Truman Library Director Larry Hackman introduces Missouri U.S. Senator Kit Bond, who presents the Truman

Library a check for $8,000,000. of federal funds . Mr. Hackman reviews the major changes to be made during

the planned renovation. The presentation is made in the Independence Room of the Truman Library.

VHS tape

Length: 24 min.

VT2005-11


5/6/2005


Mike Shanin, reporter, interviews the following people at the Truman Presidential Library, in the oval office

replica. Mike Kiegerl, Kansas State Representative, 43rd District; Sandy Praeger, Kansas State Insurance

Commissioner; Sam Graves, U. S. Representative, Missouri, 6th District; Kenny Hulshof, U. S. Representative,

Missouri, 9th District; Captain Monty Wandling and Mike Eichholz, Salvation Army, Johnson County, Kansas;

Emanuel Cleaver, U. S. Representative, Missouri, 5th District; Scott Schwab, Kansas State Representative, 49th

District; Joe Aull, Missouri State Representative, District 26; Michael Devine, Director, Harry S Truman

Presidential Library.

VHS Tape

Length: 40.5 min.

VT2005-14

“20th CENTURY PRESIDENTS: HARRY S. TRUMAN”

The Entertainment Group, Producer, Linda Lewis; Director, Christopher Lewis (son of actress Loretta Young);

appearance by Walter Hare, student researcher at the Truman Presidential Library. Biography of Harry S

Truman, primarily of his presidential years, 1945-1953. Features film footage, still photos, and exhibits from the

Truman Presidential Library. VHS Tape

Length: 20 min.

VT2005-15

Truman Library Interviews by staff member Edeen Martin, 11/8/97 Tape #1

Bob Lockwood – Secret Service Agent. Truman Protective Div., 1967-68 and 1973-82. Describes daily life of

retired President Truman. Was with Mrs. Truman 9 years. Accompanied her to Washington for visits with

Margaret’s family. 5 min.

Robert Butler – Kansas City Star Editor. Describes encounter with Mr. Truman when he was sent to Research

Hospital to obtain a story about Mr. Truman’s confinement there. 4 min.

Betty Wills Gordon – attended Bryant Elementary School with Margaret Truman until Margaret moved to

Washington with Senator Truman. Mrs. Gordon’s father owned the service station at Maple and Union where

Mr. Truman had cars serviced.

Walt Bodine – K. C. radio/TV personality. Recounts his stories over many years of covering the Truman’s both

during their time in Washington and after retirement and return.

VHS

Length: 13 min.

VT2005-16

Truman Library Interviews by staff member Edeen Martin, 11/8/97 Tape 2

Sue Gentry – Independence resident with the Independence Examiner 1929-1973. City Editor during the 10

years Mr. Truman was in Washington. Met Mrs. Truman when Mr. Truman was County Judge. Was invited to

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the White House by Mrs. Truman. She relates many personal stories of her connection with the Truman’s and

also explains Mr. Truman’s involvement with the Memorial Building in Independence. 23.5 min.

Robert Siegman – Editorial writer for Kansas City Star. Related a brief story concerning the Truman’s at the

airport. 3.5 min.

VHS

Length: 27 min.

VT2005-19

Gerald Riley – “Give ‘em Hell Harry.” Harry S. Truman Impersonator. Excerpts from his performance. VHS.

Length: 3 minutes

VT2005-20

Dedication of the Harry S. Truman State Department Building in Washington, D.C.

Sept 21 & 22, 2000.

Producer: Robyn Monblatt. Speakers at dinner preceding dedication: Madeline Albright, Secretary of State,

and Michael Bechloss, Presidential Historian. Speakers at dedication ceremonies: John Ross Truman, for the

Truman Family; Ike Skelton, Missouri Congressman; Madeline Albright, Secretary of State; William J.

Clinton, President. VHS.

Length: 35 minutes, 19 seconds.

VT2005-21

Dedication of the Harry S. Truman State Department Building in Washington, D.C.

Sept 22, 2000.

Produced by Office of Broadcast Services. Speakers: James Earl Jones, Actor; George Elsey, former President

of the American Red Cross; John Ross Truman, representing the Truman Family; Ike Skelton, Missouri

Congressman; Madeline Albright, Secretary of State, and President William Clinton.

VHS.

Length: 48 minutes

VT2005-22

Arthur Gilbert Lecture Series. Speaker Elie Wiesel. Sept 24, 2000 at the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City,

MO. Sponsored jointly by the Harry S. Truman Library, Harry S. Truman Library Institute, and the Jewish

Federation of Kansas City. Subject: Jewish History in the

20th century. Introduction by Larry Hackman.

VHS


VT2006-3

Harry S. Truman Appreciation Society Meeting, 8/4/01. Videotaped by Chris Crawford. Ike Skelton Speech

and Pearl Harbor Experiences.

VHS tape.

Length: 1 hour

VT2006-4

White House Decision Center exhibit at the Harry S Truman Library.

KCTV Channel 5: 5 p.m. News 5/4/01

VHS

Length: 3 minutes

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VT2006-5

KMBC 10:00 p.m. News 6/25/00

Truman Library – Korean War – 50th anniversary.

Clip on KMBC news about the Harry S. Truman Library exhibit on the 50th anniversary of the Korean War.

VHS

Length: 3 minutes, 2 Seconds

VT2006-6

The White House Decision Center at the Harry S Truman Library, curriculum for Grades 8 – 12, preparing

students for participation in the program.

12/5/02

VHS

Length: 7 minutes 20 seconds

VT2006-7

KCTV – Channel 5 news coverage 2/26/01 – 3/1/01

Interview with Clay Bauske, curator of Harry S Truman Library, concerning Mt. Vernon in Miniature and

Portraits of the Presidents exhibits.

VHS

Length: 20 minutes 54 seconds

VT2006-8

“To the Best of My Ability – The Story of Harry S Truman”

KCPT and the National Park Service, 1996. Video based on the fourth grade social studies curriculum.

VHS.

Length: 23 minutes

VT2006-9

“The Story of Independence, Missouri – Where Presidents Walk”

Commissioned by the Independence Examiner newspaper for its Centennial in 1998. This deals mostly with

historic events in Independence covered by the Examiner.

VHS

Length: 28 minutes

The following is a series of 9 video tapes (3/4”) of a 7-hour seminar held at Princeton University on June 22 &

23, 1982. The panel discussions cover primarily the year 1949 and a portion of 1950. During this time the

Truman administration was determining whether or not to go forward with the development of the hydrogen

bomb. The Russians tested their atomic bomb in 1949. McGeorge Bundy is the host and narrator for the

discussions. There were a total of 7 men involved in the panel discussions during the two day period. These

videotapes were received from Mr. Arthur Singer of the Alfred Sloan Foundation, in 1984.

VT2006-10

Participants are: Professor Cyril Smith (General Advisory Committee during WWII and organized the

procurement of the metallic parts for the hydrogen bomb); Professor Stad Ulham (in Los Alamos in 1943 -1949,

a thermonuclear physicist); Dr. John Manley (neuron physics professor from Columbia University, in Los

Alamos, General Advisory Committee); Dr. Henry Smyth, Princeton (on Manhattan District from 1941

forward, nuclear physicist, Atomic Energy Commission 1949). Discussion of the early work of Edward Teller

and Enrico Fermi and their various participations in the development of the atomic bomb.

Length: 30 minutes

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VT2006-11

Professor Stad Uhlam; Bill Golden (Atomic Energy Program, summer of 1941 while serving in the Navy, 1946

began working with Lewis Strauss); Dr. John Manley; Professor Henry Smyth; Gen. Ken Nichols (West Point

graduate in Engineering on Manhattan District, left Pentagon in 1947, worked with United Nations as an

advisor, April 1948 became Chief of Armed Forces Special Weapons Project). Discussion of the ways in which

important departments within the U. S. government reacted to the Soviet test of their atomic bomb in August &

September 1949.

Length: 1 hour

VT2006-12

Prof. Stad Uhlam, Bill Golden, Dr. John Manley, Prof. Henry Smyth, General Ken Nichols. Introducing

Gordon Armin, State Department with Secretary of State Henry Stimson, went to United Nations to try to gain

control of nuclear weapons. Served there 2 years and then went back to Washington as Special Assistant for

Atomic Energy to Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett and then Secretary of State Dean Acheson. This tape is a

discussion of the events of 1949.

Length: 30 minutes

VT2006-13

Professor Cyril Smith, Professor Henry Smyth and Dr. John Manley. Discussion of the General Advisory

Committee of the Atomic Energy Commission after the Russian test and other events of 1949-1950.

Length: 30 min

VT2006-14

Dr. John Manley, Dr. Henry Smyth, Bill Golden, Professor Cyril Smith. First portion of tape discusses the

reports from the Atomic Energy Commission and the GAC in 1949 pertaining to the military worth of a super

bomb. Second portion of tape discusses the appointment by President Truman of Dean Acheson, Louis

Johnson, David Lilienthal to study these reports. Second discussion included Dr. Manley, Professor Smyth, Bill

Golden, Gen Nichols, and Gordon Armin.

Length: 1 hour

VT2006-15

Tape begins in the middle of General Nichols speaking. Same people as in tape VT2006-14, and is probably a

continuation of that discussion with some sort of interruption. Discussion of whether or not to continue on with

the development of the hydrogen bomb and at what speed. Events of late 1949 thru early 1950.

Length: 1 hour

VT2006-16

Professor Smyth, Professor Smith, Stad Uhlum, Bill Golden, General Nichols, Gordon Armin, Dr. Manley.

Discussion of the actual beginning of the development and production of the hydrogen bomb.

Length: 1 hour

VT2006-17

Professor Smyth, Professor Smith, Stad Uhlam, Bill Golden, General Nichols, Gordon Armin, Dr. Manley.

Discussion of negotiations with the Russians on a nuclear weapons treaty.

Length: 1 hour

VT2006-18

Final discussions of the events of 1949-1950 and the windup of the seminar. All panelists are present:

Professor Smyth, Professor Smith, Stad Uhlam, Bill Golden, General Nichols, Gordon Armin, Dr. Manley.

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Length: 30 minutes

VT2006-19

“THROUGH MY SIGHTS”

Glen Kappleman. Photos taken during World War II with a camera hidden in Mr. Kappleman’s gunner’s

equipment. Mr. Kappleman spoke at a Patriots of War Program at the Harry S. Truman Library on February

23, 2002.

VHS Tape

Length: 56 minutes

VT2006-22

Margaret Truman at the Truman Presidential Library upon the presentation of the portrait of Harry S Truman by

artist Frank Szasz. 5/7/73 We received this from Doug Thurman at the National Archives in May, 2002; it was

found there during the renovation. Silent, poor quality copy

¾-inch videotape

Length: 5 minutes

VT2006-23

Volume 18, Universal Newsreel

President Franklin Roosevelt at the planning meeting for the San Francisco Conference for the United Nations -

5 minutes

Big Four Conference preliminary to the San Francisco Conference of United Nations - 3 minutes

San Francisco Conference Opening. 46 nations, 300 delegates. Excerpts of President Truman’s opening

remarks - 5 minutes

President Truman arriving for the end of the San Francisco Conference. Good film clips of President Truman in

parade through San Francisco, signing of the United Nations Charter by various nations and President Truman’s

remarks closing the conference. Return to the Summer White House in Independence.

This was received from Doug Thurman at the National Archives in May, 2002; it was found there during the

renovation. minutes This footage is in the public domain. Video not good in spots and volume varies.

¾-inch videotape.

Length: 10 minutes.

VT2006-24

1/16/1962

Presentation by Metropolitan Broadcasting Company to President Truman at the Truman Presidential Library of

a 16mm film of highlights of his administration. This was received from Doug Thurman at the National

Archives in May, 2002; it was found there during the renovation.

¾-inch videotape

Length: 15 minutes

VT2006-25

Biography of John L. Lewis, last part. Narration by Mike Wallace of the “Biography” television series.

Describes the organization of the Miners Union under the National Recovery Act and the history of the AFL

union in the 1930’s. It covers the establishment of the CIO, including the strikes against General Motors and

Republic Steel. Lewis was succeeded at the CIO in 1940 by Phillip Murray, but continued to lead the Miners

Union. End of film wavy. This was received from Doug Thurman at the National Archives in May, 2002. It

was found at NARA during the renovation.

¾-inch videotape

Length: 21 minutes

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VT2006-26

THE EAGLE AND THE BEAR

Documentary about Washington, D.C. 1947 Congressional hearings investigating infiltration and influence of

Communists in America. Various news film clips including Churchill’s Iron Curtain Speech at Westminster

College, Fulton, Missouri; Truman’s Congressional address proposing the Marshall Plan, and the Congressional

hearing with FBI Director, J. Edgar Hoover. The formation of the House Committee on UnAmerican

Activities. Later interviews with President Nixon, Lauren Bacall and the discussion of the Chambers/Hess

hearings; the 1949 rise of Senator Joseph McCarthy to prominence. In June 1953 the Deportation Act was

passed and the Rosenberg’s were executed as spies. In 1954 Joseph McCarthy was denounced by the Senate

because of the David Shine scandal. This was received from Doug Thurman at the National Archives in May,

2002. It was found at NARA during the renovation.

¾-inch videotape

Length: 30 minutes. Capital Cities – ABC News

VT2006-27

OUR WORLD – A Period of Adjustment – Fall, 1947

Various film clips of events. Begins with program in progress – James Fagan, rocket engineer, German

scientists, and rockets at White Sands Proving Grounds. 1952 first rocket launch. A Pennsylvania prefab

housing development co-op, land owned communally, houses owned individually. Benjamin Spock,

pediatrician and author. Interview with book’s artist Dorothea Fox. Postwar fashions, price controls, meat

shortage, labor strikes. Film of Richard Nixon, John F. Kennedy, and Joseph McCarthy in first bids for

Congress. This was received from Doug Thurman at the National Archives in May, 2002. It was found at

NARA during the renovation.

¾-inch videotape

Length: 45 minutes 1987 ABC News

VT2006-28

OUR WORLD – A Crowded Room – Fall of 1949

Various news film clips of 1949. William Levitt develops Levittown, NY, a mass produced housing

development; our military flying missions over Pacific gathering information on Russian nuclear testing; TV

sets, the TV commercial, and live TV performances. Interview with Charlton Heston; the riot at Peekskill, NY

at Paul Robeson’s concert; fall of China to the Communists. This was received from Doug Thurman at the

National Archives in May, 2002. It was found during the renovation work at NARA.

¾” videotape


VT2006-29

OUR WORLD – Fear & Frustration – Winter of 1952

News film of war in Korea. Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected President in November, and goes to Korea in

December. His son, Major John Eisenhower, is currently serving there. Congressional hearings on

Communism; reaction to Communism on the local level; Congressional investigation of American employees

at the United Nations; the McCarren-Walter Act on denaturalization passed December 24, 1952. Various

entertainers of 1952 are interviewed (including singer Tony Bennett). This was received from Doug Thurman in

May, 2002; it was found during renovation work at the National Archives.

¾-inch videotape


VT2006-31

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200 Universal News – Volume 36 – Reel 105

YESTERDAY’S BIG STORY

Election of 1948. Clips from both political conventions, campaigns, election night, and Presidential Electors

Dinner with H. V. Kaltenborn impersonation, January 19, 1949. This footage is in the public domain. This was

received from Doug Thurman at the National Archives in May, 2002. It was found during renovation work.

¾-inch videotape

Length: 3 minutes

VT2006-32 See also VT90-13.

BILL MOYER’S JOURNAL WITH CLARK CLIFFORD

Interview with Clark Clifford, former Secretary of State, March 3, 1981 PART 1 Subject: President and

Power. Clark Clifford was brought to Washington by President Harry S Truman in 1945. Discussion of Mr.

Clifford’s roles in various administrations from Truman through Carter – both cabinet positions and advisory

capacities. This was received from Doug Thurman at the National Archives in May, 2002; it was found during

renovation work. Has network video problems.

¾-inch videotape

60 minutes

VT2006-33

BILL MOYER’S JOURNAL WITH CLARK CLIFFORD

Interview with Clark Clifford, former Secretary of State, March 6, 1981 PART 2 Continuation of previous

discussion. Discusses the administration of President Harry S. Truman extensively and his role in that

administration. Also discusses other administrations and his role in them. Approximately half-way through the

video the visual portion is lost, but the audio is retained. This was received from Doug Thurman at the National

Archives in May, 2002. It was found during renovation work.

¾-inch videotape

60 minutes

VT2006-34

WITHIN THESE WALLS: A VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE

Ca. 1994

A production of QED Communications, produced for the White House Historical Association. Educational-type

video about the history of the White House (case includes viewer’s guide). The video begins with First Lady

Hillary Clinton welcoming viewers and showing the Truman Balcony. The video includes footage and photos

of the renovation of the White House, possibly from our AV collection. It concludes with comments by

President Bill Clinton.

VHS videotape.

33 minutes

VT2006-35

INTERVIEW WITH CLARK CLIFFORD

5/3/84 Independence Network News. Unedited and reporter unnamed. First 8 minutes good. after 8 minutes

video poor quality, some audio still understandable. Mr. Clifford recounts his memories of President Truman.

¾” videotape.

VT2006-36

PANORAMA WITH MAURY POVICH – A TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN

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5/7/84.

Interviews with Robert H. Ferrell, author and Professor of History, University of Indiana; Bryson Rash,

Coordinator of Truman Centennial Committee; George Elsey, Assistant to President Truman; and General

Donald Dawson, Assistant to President Truman. Discussions of President Truman’s life and presidency. Some

film footage of the presidency.

¾” videotape

30 minutes in length.

VT2006-37

CHARLES KURALT, TRUMAN CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE

Ca. 1984

Haywood Hale Bruin interviews Daniel Pollock, pianist, and David Amrund, composer. Footage of Daniel

Pollock playing with the Kansas City Symphony at the Truman Centennial Celebration. Premier Performance

of David Amrund’s “Across the Wide Missouri” in honor of President Truman. Also footage of President

Truman playing the piano, David Pollock performing at a joint session of Congress, Jack Benny playing

“Happy Birthday” for President Truman, and an interview with Margaret Truman Daniel.

¾-inch videotape

12 minutes

VT2006-38

NBC NEWS – 5/23/84 Harry S. Truman

#1 – 4:04 minutes #2 – 2:00 minutes

Introduction by Tom Brokaw, interview by John Hart. Film recap of President Truman’s life and presidency.

Interviews with friends, neighbors and Clark Clifford.

¾-inch videotape

VT2006-39

LAWMAKERS – PBS

5/31/84

Film footage of President Truman with comments by Senator Claude Pepper and David McCullough regarding

the Truman Centennial Celebration.

¾-inch videotape

3 minutes

VT2006-40

NIGHT WATCH – Interview of Bryson Rash by Charlie Rose. CBS News – 5/8/84 Description of President

Truman’s press conferences.

¾-inch videotape

5 minutes

VT2006-41

TRUMAN NOMINATION ACCEPTANCE SPEECH, July 15, 1948

CSPAN – BB – 13259

Speech only – no preliminary introductions. Audio has slight buzz, video light.

¾-inch videotape.

23:58 minutes

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Series of four ¾” videotapes produced by the John F. Kennedy Library of a conference held there on 4/12/84:

THE TRUMAN PRESIDENCY

VT2006-42 – Tape 1

Introduces the Truman Centennial Conference. Video quality poor. John Stewart, Director of Education at the

Kennedy Library opening comments. Sheldon Stern with the Kennedy Library introduces an 8 minute segment

of President Truman’s acceptance speech at the 1948 Democratic Convention (quality very poor, audio not

understandable). Comments by Kennedy Library Director Dan Finn. Keynote Speaker is Clark Clifford, Special

Counsel to President Truman. Discusses forming a new Cabinet and White House staff, Potsdam Conference,

beginning of the Cold War, Truman Doctrine, NATO, Marshall Plan, Point Four Program and Berlin Airlift.

Questions to Mr. Clifford not audible, but responses are. This is followed by the assembling of a panel for

discussion. Audio spotty. Dr. Ben Zobrist (Truman Library Director) introduces each panel member. Clayton

Frichie, assistant to General George C. Marshall and then assistant to President Truman. He discusses the first

day of the Truman Presidency and other matters. Tape ends during his speaking.

Length: 76 minutes

VT2006-43

Tape 2 of the series opens with Mr. Fritchie continuing to speak. Audio spotty, video dim. Ken Hechler,

Special Assistant to President Truman 1947-1952. Discusses his experiences with President Truman. Elmer

Staats, Director of the Budget 1950-1953. Discusses President Truman’s interest in the budget and improving

government. Audio is improved, video remains dim. David Stowe, discusses President Truman’s participation

in John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign. Roger Tubby, Press Secretary to President Truman. Discusses his

experiences with President Truman and the firing of General Douglas MacArthur. Tape ends with this speaker’s

presentation.

Length: 76 minutes

VT2006-44

Tape 3 of the series opens with panel answering questions pertaining to their presentations. Panel present: Ken

Hechler, Elmer Staats, David Stowe, Roger Tubby, and Dr. Ben Zobrist. This segment 19:26 minutes. Second

portion of tape introduces a new panel whose topic is “The Evaluation of the Truman Presidency.” Moderator

is C. Petillo. Cynthia Harrison speaks on Women’s Issues; David McCullough speaks on the history of the man

– Harry S. Truman; H. Stikoff discusses the civil rights actions taken during the presidency from a revisionist

viewpoint. The tape ends during Mr. Stikoff’s closing remarks.

Length: 56 minutes

VT2006-45

The 4th and last tape opens with journalist R. Strout discussing the role of the media during the Truman years,

and particularly the whistle stop campaign. Questions are then taken by the panel: C. Harrison, David

McCullough, H. Stikoff, and R. Strout. The tape ends with 1981 Truman Scholar recipient Sarah George

commenting about the Truman Scholars Program and the application process.

Length: 63 minutes

VT2006-46

4/19/84

Clark Clifford addresses the Women’s National Democratic Club upon the commemoration of the 100th

birthday of President Harry S. Truman. A moderator introduces the head table. Pamela Harriman introduces

Clark Clifford. Mr. Clifford’s topic is the 1948 Presidential Campaign

VHS Tape

Approx. 45 minutes

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VT2006-47

REMEMBERING HARRY TRUMAN: A CENTENNIAL RETROSPECTIVE

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government 4/24/84

Opens with a 23 minute film biography of President Truman. Panel composed of the following: Richard

Neustadt, Harvard Professor, served as aide to several Presidents, including President Truman, discusses his

experiences with the President. David McCullough, author, describes Missouri, Independence, President

Truman’s background and upbringing, his personality and attributes. Frank Pace, Director of Bureau of the

Budget and Secretary of the Army under President Truman. Discussion of his leadership and the loyalty and

respect of his staff. Clark Clifford, joined President Truman’s staff in 1946 and later became Special Counsel to

the President. Discussion of the establishment of the State of Israel.

VHS Tape

Length approx. 1 hour

VT2006-48

CLARK CLIFFORD speaker at the afternoon session of the Truman Centennial Commemoration; John F.

Kennedy School of Government; Harvard University. 4/24/84

Opening remarks by Dean Graham Allison. Mr. Clifford discusses various staff members in the Truman

administration. He also recalls the assembling of President Truman’s cabinet and staff. Questions follow.

VHS Tape

Length: 1hr 22 min

VT2006-50

ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE

C-Span interview with Senator John Kerry at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, 6/3/2004.

Interviewer Susan Swain. Approx 40 minutes. Second Portion is the speech by former President Ronald

Reagan at the Republican National Convention in Houston 8/17/15.

DVD

Total length – 1 hour 15 minutes

VT2006-51

THE LAW OF WAR

July 12, 2005

C-Span coverage of a conference at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO co-sponsored by the Truman

Presidential Library and Museum. Moderated by Fred K. Green, former counsel to General Colin Powell

during the first Gulf War. Expert panelists on the issues of law and waging war are: Jonathan Bush,

William Eckhardt, and Harry Reicher.

DVD

Length: 2 hours

VT2006-53

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID LEGISLATION

July 28, 2005

Opens with six minute film of explanation and history of the signing of the legislation at the Truman

Presidential Library. Film features footage of the Library, President Truman, President Lyndon Johnson, Vice

President Hubert Humphrey. This film is repeated in the ceremony shown in Washington, D. C. Included is

footage of President George W. Bush signing the Medicare Prescription legislation. The entire 40th anniversary

commemoration in Washington, D. C. follows.

VHS Tape

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VT2006-54

NHK Japan Broadcasting Association.

8/15/2005

Postwar 60 Years Special – WHAT THE WORLD WAS AIMING FOR. Japanese language documentary.

Examines Japan from 1936 through the Postwar period. Documentary used materials from the Truman

Presidential Library. Film footage of Allied leaders, the White House, Oval Office, Cabinet meetings and

various American leaders; the Kremlin and various Soviet World War II leaders. Film footage of the invasion

of China and Indonesia, the dropping of the atom bombs, various Allied conferences, the surrender of Germany

and President Truman announcing the surrender of Japan.

VHS Tape

Length 2 hours, 50 minutes

VT2006-55

TRUMAN MEDAL FOR ECONOMIC POLICY

Oct. 25, 2005.

Harry S. Truman Library Institute award to Alan Greenspan, Mr. Greenspan is the first recipient of this award.

His acceptance speech is presented in its entirety. This award has been established to provide a forum to

recognize exceptional economic policy contributions.

DVD

33 minutes

VT2006-56

Interview with Dr. Mike Devine of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library concerning the activities

surrounding the 121st birthday of President Truman, May 7 & 8, 2005. Filmed at the Presidential Library.

KCTV 5 news spot.

DVD .mp3 format.

3:17 minutes

VT2006-57

Repeat of the interview in VT2006-55, followed by audio of 2 separate segments of speeches by President

Truman used for the “This I Believe” series. Each segment 3:35 minutes. Narrator unknown. 1954 Essays.

DVD .mp3/.wav

VT 2006-61

Segment depicting influence of the Spencer Tracy/Frank Capra movie, “State of the Union” on President Harry

S. Truman’s 1948 campaign and President Ronald Reagan’s 1980 campaign. Comments by Kenneth Hechler

and Ronald Reagan, Jr. VHS tape.

Length 5 minutes.

VT2006-64

PATRIOTS OF WAR SERIES

June 7, 2003

“Jedburgh Radio Operations” William Thompson speaks at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum

recalling his World War II experiences.

VHS Tape

45 minutes

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VT2006-65

PATRIOTS OF WAR SERIES

August 16, 2003

“Family, Faith and Freedom” Roger H. C. Donlon speaking at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum

remembering his World War II experiences.

VHS Tape

45 minutes

VT2006-66


August 7, 2006

Mike Shanin interviews the following people in the Oval Office replica at the Truman Presidential Library and

Museum. Cathy Jolly – Missouri State Representative; Ray Salva – Missouri State Representative; Claire

McCaskill – Missouri State Auditor; Stephanie Sharp – Kansas State Representative; Crosby Kemper III –

Discusses opening of the Churchill Exhibit at the Library; Janet Smith – Blue Springs Well Link Dental

Program; Deborah Craig – Youth Net of Kansas City; Ron Freeman – Executive Director of the Kansas

Republican Party; Claire McCaskill – Missouri State Auditor; Jean Zeldin – Executive Director Midwest Center

of Holocaust Education; Ryan Silvey – Missouri State Representative; Jerry Nolte – Missouri State

Representative.

DVD

12 segments each 4:30 min in length

VT2006-67

9/7/06

Set of 4 DVDs filmed at the September 7, 2006 book signing by George M. Elsey of his book “An Unplanned

Life,” held at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Mike Mahoney of Channel 9, KMBC interviewing

Ken Hechler, George Elsey, and Milton Kayle concerning events and decisions of the Truman administration

and comparing them with decisions made in Washington under the current administration. Approx. 25 minutes.

Susan Medler of the Institute staff interviewing Ken Hechler and Milton Kayle concerning their impressions of

the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, followed by film of the exterior of the Library buildings and the

photo of President Truman taking the oath of office upon the death of President Roosevelt. Approx. 20 minutes.

Kevin Quinn of the University of Missouri Press introduces George M. Elsey. Mr. Elsey’s address at the

Truman Library and Museum. Approx. 25 minutes. Mr. Elsey answering questions from the audience at the

end of his address. Produced by KMBC and the Harry S. Truman Library Institute.

VT2007-01


Ca. October, 2006

Mike Shanin interviews the following people in the Oval Office replica at the Truman Presidential Library and

Museum. Frank Byrne, Executive Director, Kansas City Symphony Orchestra; Ed Hearn, Royals Alumni,

author and speaker; Kevin Yoder, Kansas State Representative; Kenneth Hechler, Aide during Truman

Administration and author; Don D. Reimal, Mayor, Independence, Missouri; Lori Baerg, Thank You Walt

Disney Organization; Paul Morrison, Johnson County Prosecuting Attorney; Rob Olson, Kansas State

Representative; George Elsey, served in Roosevelt and Truman Administrations; Mary Pilcher Cook, Kansas

State Representative; Eric Langhorst, history teacher, Liberty, Missouri School District and award winner.

DVD

11 segments each 4:30 minutes in length.

VT2007-02

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Senator John Kerry speaking at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum on June 2, 2004. The subject of

his speech was “The U. S. Military and Combating Terrorism.”

DVD by C-SPAN

38:30 minutes

VT2007-03

Forum held at the Gem Theater in Kansas City, Missouri on July 27, 2006. The subject of the discussion,

“President Truman and Civil Rights.” Participating were: Kenneth Hechler, Special Assistant to President

Harry S. Truman; Juanita Moore, Civil Rights Museum; Gerald Early, Professor at Washington University; R.

Crosby Kemper, Chief Executive, Kansas City Public Library; and Carol Anderson, Professor University of

Missouri, Columbia. Forum commemorates the 58th anniversary of the desegregation of the Armed Forces.

DVD by C-SPAN

2 hours

VT2007-04

Caroline Kennedy book signing at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, November 18, 2006.

DVD (Mpeg 4)

10 min.

VT2007-11

DVD of address by Madeleine K. Albright at the Truman Presidential Library and Institute on May 10, 2007,

edited version.


VT2007-12

DVD of address by Doris Kearns Goodwin at the Truman Library Institute meeting of April 12, 2007. The title

of the address was, “Wild About Harry 2007.”


VT2007-13

Interactive DVD entitled “The Changing Presidency”. This DVD is used as a teaching tool and also may

appear in exhibits.

VT2007-14

DVD by Monadnock Media, Disc 1, Harry S. Truman Museum, October 19, 2001. Composed of film clips

shown in the Museum and in exhibits. The following subjects are shown: Firebombing; Iwo Jima; Propaganda;

Manhattan Project; Greece and Italy; France and Great Britain; Germany; Russia and Eastern Europe.

Length: Eight segments at 4.30 minutes each.

VT2007-15

DVD by Monadnock Media, Disc 2, Harry S. Truman Museum, October 19, 2001. Composed of film clips

shown in the Museum and in exhibits. The following subjects are shown: Postwar Challenges; The Boom

Begins; Victory; Korean War; America in 1952; Leaving Office; Living Legacy; Cold War in Asia.

Length: Eight segments at 4.30 minutes each.

VT2007-16

United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan giving his farewell address at the Truman Presidential Library

and Museum on December 11, 2006. He is introduced by Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska. The title of the

address is “The U. S. role in Global Affairs.”

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2 dvd’s, one from C-Span, one filmed by the Library

57:44 minutes

VT2007-17

COMCAST #44

June 11, 2007

Mike Shanin interviews the following people in the Oval Office Replica of the Truman Presidential Museum

and Library. Bob Rohlf, President and Executive Producer of Starlight Theater; Lance Kinzer, Kansas State

Representative; Joe Posnanski, Sportswriter and Columnist for the Kansas City Star; Sam Devinki, United

States Holocaust Commission; Mike Devine, Director of the Truman Presidential Library and Museum;

Michael Copeland, Mayor of Olathe, Kansas; Morgan Conley, Development Coordinator, TLC for Children and

Families; Jan Marcoson, Kansas City City Councilmember; Robert Zornes, Executive Director, Mothers’

Refuge; Lynn Jenkins, CPA, Kansas State Treasurer

DVD

10 segments of 4:30 minutes each

VT2007-18

Former President Bill Clinton delivering the keynote address at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Truman

Presidential Library and Museum. The speech was delivered at the Community of Christ Auditorium in

Independence, Missouri on July 5, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. Also speaking were: U. S. Representative Emmanuel

Cleaver, Clifton Truman Daniel and U. S Representative Ike Skelton who introduced Mr. Clinton.

Tape 1 of 2 and Tape 2 of 2 BetacamSP Sony BVW-70 Length: 2 hours

Isolated Camera on Former President Clinton and Podium Speakers

VT2007-19

Former President Bill Clinton delivering the keynote address at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Truman

Presidential Library and Museum. The speech was delivered at the Community of Christ Auditorium in

Independence, Missouri on July 5, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. Also speaking were: U. S. Representative Emmanuel

Cleaver, Clifton Truman Daniel and U. S. Representative Ike Skelton who introduced Mr. Clinton.

Tape 1 of 2 and Tape 2 of 2 BetaCamSP Sony PVW-2800 Length: 2 hours

4 copies of VCR Fuji SVHS

Switched Multiple Camera Shoot

1 dvd

VT2007-20

REMEMBERING HARRY S. TRUMAN (WETA)

5/18/84

Narrated by Roger Wilson. This is a biography of President Truman’s life composed of film clips from the

Truman Library archives and interviews with: Georgia Neese Clark Gray, Andy Gray, Dr. Wallace Graham,

Milton Morris, Monte M. Poen and Dr. Robert Kirkendall. Credit is given to Dr. Ben Zobrist and Pauline

Testerman for their aid in preparing this film. Produced by Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas.

¾ Tape UCA60 Video cassette color plus

30 minutes

VT2007-21

WHITE HOUSE TOUR – CSPAN2

7/8/98

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A tour of the White House with questions from callers. In the first 10 minutes, Susan Swain and Dr. William

Seale interview Margaret Truman Daniel by phone concerning the reconstruction of the White House during her

father’s administration. The reconstruction of the House and the addition of the balcony on the south portico

began in the fall of 1949 and was completed in the spring of 1952. This interview is followed by a tour of the

White House conducted by curator Betty Monkman, followed by President Bill Clinton explaining the Oval

Office.

VHS tape

Time: 1:07:20

VT2007-22

GENERAL RAYMOND G. DAVIS CENTER DEDICATION AT QUANTICO, VA

September 9, 2005. General Raymond Gilbert Davis, United States Marine Corps was a highly decorated

veteran of World War II, Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. He also served as Assistant Commandant of

the Marine Corps. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman on

November 20, 1952. This DVD is a biography of his military life including extensive interviews with General

Davis.

DVD

Approx. 1 hour in length

VT2007-23

WORLD WAR II + 60 1945-2005

10/05/05

This DVD is composed of 4 segments as follows: Iwo Jima, V-E Day, Hiroshima, V-J Day narrated by Brian

Williams, NBC News. President Truman is featured in each segment and material from the Truman Library is

used throughout.

DVD

4 segments – approx 5 min. each in length.

VT2007-24

BIRTH OF THE JAPANESE CONSTITUTION

April 29, 2007

This DVD is produced by Japanese Public Television and is a documentary on the Japanese Constitution.

Material was obtained from the Truman Library and Audio-Visual Archivist Pauline Testerman is shown with

cassette tapes from the Dale Helleger papers.

DVD

Japanese language Producer: Midori Yanagihara

NHK Television


VT2007-25

HODO STATION 12/10/04 PEARL HARBOR

A documentary produced by Japanese Public Television – Keiko Hauamara – TV-ASAKI. This documentary

used research material from the Harry S. Truman Library.

VHS Tape

Length: approx. 1 hour Japanese Language

VT2007-26

Clifton Truman Daniel’s interview with Margaret Truman Daniel in May 2007 on the occasion of the 50th

anniversary of the Harry S. Truman Library. Mrs. Daniel answers questions from her son pertaining to the

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establishment of the Library and her recollection of the groundbreaking and her father’s active participation in

its construction.

DVD – 2 copies; 2 digital video cassettes

7 minutes

VT2007-27

September 11, 2004

A Japanese documentary pertaining to the August 16, 1945 request from Premier Stalin to President Truman

that the Russians be permitted to occupy the northern half of Mikado Island, Japan. This film features material

from the Truman Library and also scenes from the Library, it’s exhibits, and research room. Randy Sowell is

shown explaining the document and other materials to the Japanese researchers. There is an opening scene

dedicating a memorial dated August 19, 1945. There is also a map shown indicating the Russian occupation of

the Eastern European countries. Japanese language production.

VHS


VT2007-29

June 17, 2006

GALA EVENT AT THE UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK CITY

60TH Anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. and honoring President Harry S. Truman’s

commitment to world peace. Hosted by the Committee for World Peace. Clifford R. Roth introduces the main

speaker, Dr. Michael Devine, Director of the Harry S. Truman Library.

DVD

15 minutes 28 seconds.

VT-2007-30

“Mission Accomplished” monologue as Harry S. Truman given by Floyd T. Bode to a travel club in Iowa. Mr.

Bode relates his experiences worldwide of being a Harry Truman look-alike. He then presents a monologue

composed of excerpts from President Truman’s memoirs and speeches. Mr. Bode was invited to visit the

Truman Library in 1977 by Dr. Ben Zobrist. He recounts his visit and the people he met while touring the

Library.

VHS

45 minutes

VT-2007-31

TRUMAN LEGACY SYMPOSIUM – “TRUMAN’S CIVIL RIGHTS

LEGACY” Florida Keys Community College May 14 & 15, 2004

This is a series of five discs covering the two day symposium. Viewing difficulties with all discs.

DISC 1 – Opening of the symposium with introductions and comments by Professor Robert Watson. Ed Swift

of Historic Tours of America introduced various government officials. Also attending were Ken Hechler,

Clifton Truman Daniel, Scott Roley from the Truman Library and Bob Wolz. 25 minutes

DISC 2 – Dr. Robert Watson comments and introductions. Clifton Truman Daniel comments. 20 minutes.

Gov. Michael Dukakis closing remarks not viewable.

DISC 3 – Speaker Congresswoman Carrie Meek. 15 minutes. Speech not complete. Congressman John

Lewis’s speech not viewable.

DISC 4 – Consists of three panel discussions. Panelists are: Dr. John Davis, Howard University; Dr. Ray

Geselbracht, Truman Presidential Library; Dr. Tom Lansford, University of Southern Mississippi; Dr.

Raymond Frey, Centenary College. Viewing difficulties.

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DISC 5 – Roundtable discussion with Ken Hechler, Rex Scouten, Prof. Robert Ferrell, and Scott Roley from the

Truman Presidential Library. 15 minutes – ends in mid-discussion. 5 DVDs (Mini-dv of disc 5; found in

Research Room).

VT2007-32

TRUMAN LEGACY SYMPOSIUM – “QUEST FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST”. Florida Keys

Community College May 13 & 14, 2005

Consists of three discs covering the activities of the two day symposium.

DISC 1 – Opening reception with attending dignitaries identified. Comments by Dr. Robert Watson, Florida

Atlantic University. Ed Swift, Historic Tours of America comments. Presentation by Neil Johnson,

impersonator of President Truman from the Truman Presidential Library. Disc ends in mid-speech by Professor

Alan Berger. 25 minutes

DISC 2 – First section: Panel discussion with panelists Dr. Robert Watson, Dr. Tom Lansford, Rabbi Bruce

Warshal, and Dr. Ahrar Ahmad. Remarks by Clifton Truman Daniel. Second section: - keynote speaker

William Brown. Third section – Roundtable discussion with Ken Hechler, Dr. Michael Benson, Dr Asher

Naim.

DISC 3 – Panel discussion with above noted panelists. Also contains keynote address by Congresswoman Pat

Schroeder. 3 DVDs

VT 2007-33

HARRY S. TRUMAN SYMPOSIUM – TRUMAN AND AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS – Key West,

Florida – May 19 & 20, 2006

Composed of the following 3 discs:

DISC 1 – Opening remarks by Ed Swift, Historic Tours of America; Tina Osceola, Executive Director of

Cypress Seminole Reservation; Billy Cypress representing Miccosukee Tribe. 45 minutes.

DISC 2 – Michael Devine, Director of the Truman Presidential Library and Museum remarks and introduction

of: Clifton Truman Daniel, Ken Hechler, and Brian Hosmer. Address by Frederick Hoxie, Author and

Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago. 1 hour 10 minutes.

DISC 3 – Panel composed of: David Wilkins, University of Minnesota; Helen Tanner, Newberry Library; John

Echohawk, Native American Rights Fund; Harry Kersey, Florida Atlantic University; and Jessica Cattelino,

University of Chicago.

1 hour 15 minutes. 3 DVD

VT2007-34

VIETNAM AND THE PRESIDENCY – A conference sponsored by all the Presidential Libraries and the

National Archives on March 10 & 11, 2006 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston.

Composed of 7 discs as follows:

DISC 1 – Opening Conference Welcome; How We Got In: The United States, Asia and Vietnam. George

Herring, Robert Schulzinger, Marilyn Young, Allen Weinstein and Deborah Leff.

DISC 2 – Vietnam and Presidential Tapes. David Kaiser, Timothy Naftali, Jeffrey Kimball, Sharon Fawcett.

DISC 3 – Keynote Speaker – David Halberstam

DISC 4 – Second Day Welcome by Caroline Kennedy. Video Presentation by former President Jimmy Carter

and Brian Williams. Inside the White House – Part 1; Alexander Haig, Henry Kissinger, Theodore Sorensen,

Jack Valenti, Brian Williams.

DISC 5 – Inside the White House – Part 2; Alexander Haig, Henry Kissinger, Theodore Sorensen, Jack Valenti,

Brian Williams.

DISC 6 – The Media and the Role of Public Opinion - Stephen Bell, Frances Fitzgerald, Dan Rather, Brian

Williams.

DISC 7 – Lesson Learned – Wesley Clark, Chuck Hagel, Bob Herbert, Pete Peterson, Brian Williams

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7 DVDs

VT2007-35

PEACE IN THE KOREAN PENINSULA AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA-UNITED STATES ALLIANCE.

International Forum in Commemoration of 50th Year of Republic of Korea-United States Alliance. Grand

Ballroom, Plaza Hotel, Seoul Korea – March 21, 2003. Participating: The Institute 21 for Peach Studies; Harry

S. Truman Presidential Library Institute, USA; Asian Affairs Center, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA.


Korean language - VHS

VT2007-37

BERGA – SOLDIERS OF ANOTHER WAR. American GIs trapped in the tragedy of the Holocaust – an

untold story. Film by Charles Guggenheim – PBS home video. American soldiers captured in the Battle of the

Bulge who were sent to a concentration camp at Buchenwald.

Black and White – DVD

90 minutes

VT2007-41

INTERVIEW WITH ALGER HISS – 1981 – KCOS TV, El Paso, Texas

Interview by Dr. Kenton Clymer. Interview is discussion of Mr. Hiss’ trials and and conviction of spying for

the Russian government. Mr. Hiss was accused by Whitaker Chambers during hearing of the House Un-

American Activities Committee. Mr. Hiss’ served 44 months in federal prison after his conviction. He was

currently, at the time of the interview, seeking vindication using material secured under the Freedom of

Information Act.

VHS – Black and White

30 minutes

VT2007-42

BIOGRAPHY OF DAVID BEN-GURION – 1963 - narrated by Mike Wallace. Covers the years 1886 through

1957. Ben-Gurion was born in Poland in 1886 and named David Gruen. He was given the honorary name of

Ben-Gurion because of his work with the Zionist Movement. During WWI, Ben-Gurion was exiled to New

York because of his Zionist activities, and married while there. This video consists of original film footage of

Ben-Gurion during his years in Palestine and then as the first Prime Minister of the State of Israel. There is

brief footage of a meeting with President Truman. The biography ends in 1957 when Ben-Gurion retired from

public life. Produced by CBS.

¾ inch tape – black and white

30 minutes.

VT2007-43

PAUL POWELL – HARRY TRUMAN – PHOTOS 1964-1970. Still photos of Paul Powell (1902-1970) with

President Truman shown while various dignitaries speak, as the casket of Mr. Powell was placed in the Illinois

State Capitol Building on October 13, 1960. Paul Powell served as Illinois Secretary of State and was active in

Democratic politics throughout his career.

DVD

20 minutes

VT2008-1

COMCAST #50

ca. January 2008

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Mike Shanin interviewing Dr. Michael Devine, Director of the Truman Presidential Museum and Library

concerning the exhibits being shown at the Library during 2008.

DVD

1 segment 4:30 minutes

VT2008-2

HARRY S. TRUMAN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD CEREMONY.

May 5, 2006.

Presentation of award to Missouri United States Representative Ike Skelton by the City of Independence,

Missouri. Produced by City of Independence.

DVD

27:24 minutes

VT2008-3

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY

AND MUSEUM.

September 28, 2007

Featuring excerpts from speeches by: Helen Thomas; Clifton Truman Daniel; United States Representative Ike

Skelton; Former President Bill Clinton; and David McCullough.

DVD

Approx. 10 minutes

VT2008-4

THE MAN, THE MISSION, THE MUSEUM – Promotion

October 12, 2007

Comments by: Former President Bill Clinton, David McCullough, Clifton Truman Daniel, and footage of the

interior of the Truman Presidential Museum and Library during various activities.

DVD

7 minutes

VT2008-5

WAR STORIES WITH OLIVER NORTH – Biography of Harry Truman

November 17, 2007 Fox News Channel

Featuring still pictures and film footage of the life of Harry Truman with special emphasis on his Senate, Vice

Presidential and Presidential years. Comments by: Clifton Truman Daniel; George Elsey; Ken Hechler; Milton

Kayle; Alonzo Hamby, Ohio State Professor; Ron Stewart, Mayor of Independence, Missouri and Dr Michael

Devine of the Truman Presidential Library and Museum.

DVD

approx. 45 minutes.

VT2008-6

MARGARET TRUMAN DANIEL – NBC NIGHTLY NEWS

January 29, 2008 5:30 p.m. Obituary by Brian Williams

DVD

approx. 2 minutes

VT2008-7

A short documentary film in honor of the Marine One Squadron’s 60th anniversary (HMX-1). This DVD

contains several versions of the documentary. POST + BEAM Produced by Aero Films, Santa Monica, CA.

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DVD

approximately 30 min.

VT2008-9

Disc composed of three separate segments; furnished by the National Archives 11/0/07 NARA #080053

(purchased by Tom Heurtz of the White House Decision Center at the Harry S. Truman Library).

Silent color film of the Trinity Test at Almagordo, New Mexico, June 1945. Includes actual denotation of the

atomic bomb from two locations. Approximately 12 minutes.

President Harry S. Truman making the announcement of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima on

August 6, 1945. Black and white film – approximately 6 minutes.

“Two Down and One to Go.” Promo of General George C. Marshall speaking after VE Day about the defeat of

two Axis powers and the concentration of power to defeat Japan. Excellent battle footage. Produced by the

Office of War Information, War Department. All black and white. Approximately 8 minutes.

DVD

Total Time 26 minutes

VT2008-10

Copy of a VHS tape loaned to the Truman Presidential Library by Leslie Hagansen. CBS Broadcast of “Four

Days in November” November 22, 1988, about the funeral of President Kennedy. Includes footage of President

Harry S. Truman talking to reporters outside the White House about the assassination of President John F.

Kennedy.

VHS Tape

Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

VT2008-11

Margaret Truman Daniel Memorial Service at the Harry S. Truman Library, February 23, 2008. Raw footage –

Not for public use. (For edited version, see VT2008-14).

Digital Video Cassette --- DVM60

VT2008-13

CONNIE SCHULTZ - “AND HIS LOVELY WIFE”

February 13, 2008

Connie Schultz, a biweekly columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer/Creators Syndicate and wife of Ohio’s

junior senator, Sherrod Brown, spoke at an event honoring the 123rd birthday of First Lady Bess Truman. Ms.

Schultz won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2005. Raw footage.

Digital Videocassette

1 hour 4 minutes

VT2008-14

MARGARET TRUMAN DANIEL MEMORIAL

February 23, 2008

Memorial held at the Harry S. Truman Library. Invocation and benediction by Rev. Samuel Mason, Pastor of

Trinity Episcopal Church in Independence, Missouri. Scripture reading by grandson Wesley Daniel. Speakers:

U. S. Congressmen Emmanuel Cleaver and Ike Skelton; a message from Madeline Albright; sons Clifton and

Thomas Daniel; and Library Director Michael J. Devine. Vocal music by the Kansas City Chorale. Violinist is

granddaughter Olivia Daniel. Photos of the internment are also shown. (For raw footage, see VT2008-11).

DVD

1 hour in length

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VT2008-16

Three episodes of television show “What’s My Line” featuring Margaret Truman as a guest panelist, filling in

for Dorothy Kilgallen. Also shown as panelists are: Steve Allen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf.

Moderator is John Daly. The date of the first episode is March 21, 1954. The two subsequent episodes are also

from 1954. This dvd was purchased from Rick Edmonds, who recorded it from the Game Show Network.

DVD

3 episodes 30 minutes each

VT2008-17

Two episodes of television show “What’s My Line”. The first episode features Margaret Truman as the

mystery guest (she signs in as Mrs. Clifton Daniel); and the second episode features Margaret Truman as a

guest panelist. Also featured are Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Frances, Bennett Cerf with the moderator John

Daley. Dates of the episodes are ca. 1956. The DVD was purchased from Rick Edmonds, who recorded it from

the Game Show Network.

DVD

lst episode 26:58 minutes; 2nd episode 25:05 minutes.

VT2009-1

Ca. 2009

Truman Assistant George Elsey pays tribute to Ken Hechler’s work while serving President Truman in the

White House. A summation of his work with photos of Mr. Hechler during those years also includes photos of

President Truman.

DVD


VT2009-5

April 26, 2008

Dedication of a granite Memorial Bench in Rotary Park, Marshfield, Missouri. Bench dedicated to President

Harry S. Truman (with his likeness on the back of the bench) and to World War II. John Ross Truman (grand

nephew of President Truman) was one of the speakers at the dedication.

DVD

Length 52 minutes

VT2009-6

Grandview Television. Lecture by historian Laurence Stern. President Truman’s life, presidency, decisions –

Bomb, Truman Doctrine, 1948 acceptance speech.

DVD

Length 1 hour 45 minutes

VT2009-8

MAN OF DECISION – HARRY S. TRUMAN – 33RD PRESIDENT. Two act play by written by and starring

Mims Mobley, M.D., and presented November 1, 2008 at Greenwood, South Carolina. Package contains DVD,

3 photographs of the actor and a letter from the Truman Library acknowledging the gift of the DVD. Letter and

photos are in donor file for videotapes.

DVD

1 hour 15 minutes

VT2009-9

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Berlin Airlift Program presented by the Truman Library Institute July 14, 2008. Lectures by Roger Miller, Air

Force historian, and Gail Halvorsen, the Candy Bomber of the 1948-49 Berlin Airlift. Many pictures and maps

provide the background for the lectures. A German woman who was a child during the Berlin Airlift is also a

speaker.

DVD

1 hour 20 minutes

VT2009-10

Berlin Airlift Footage (shown as part of Gail Halvorsen’s presentation on July 14, 2008 at the Truman Library).

A short documentary of the Berlin Airlift, compiled by Gail Halvorsen, the Candy Bomber of the 1948-49

Berlin Airlift. It consists of color and black and white footage of the airlift, much of it filmed by Mr.

Halvorsen, as well as maps and pictures. The film ends with a 1998 ceremony held at the Berlin airfield to

commemorate the Airlift. (Original 8mm film is in the custody of Mr. Halvorsen).

DVD (3 copies)

5:40 min in length

VT2010-1

11/12/1993, C-Span bus at the Harry S. Truman Library. George Curtis conducts the tour.

VHS

10 minutes

VT2010-2

5/10/97, C-Span tour of President Truman’s private office. Tour conducted in 1996 by Assistant Library

Director George Curtis.

VHS and DVD

24 minutes

VT2010-3

Letters to Bess Truman. Interview of Sue Gentry, Elizabeth Safly, and Pat Dorsey conducted by George Curtis

on February 11, 1998 at the Blue River Community College on the occasion of a program honoring First Lady

Bess Wallace Truman. Includes comments by Ray Geselbracht. VHS and 2 DVDs

Length: 53 minutes

VT2010-4

Comcast Newsmakers #65.

Pete Grigsby is moderator interviewing the following at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, ca.

2009. Toby Cook, Kansas City Royals; Clay Bauske (Truman Library museum curator); Tim Flook; Tim Flook;

Jason Kander; Mike Sanders; Bill Stouffer; Brian Yates

DVD

Length: each segment 4:30 minutes

VT2010-5

George Elsey narrates a series of still photos as he pays tribute to Ken Hechler, Ca. 2008. DVD


VT2010-6

DVD of a home movie taken of the March 21, 1969 visit of President Richard Nixon with former President

Truman at the Truman Home. This was donated by David Kell who was a St. Paul School of Theology student

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at the time. He identifies 3 other St. Paul students who are shown in the DVD, Mike Swingle, Tom Ingerson,

and Jerry Daily.

DVD

3 min., 11 sec.

VT2010-7

Japanese language program concerning Japanese living in Manchuria during WWII, the invasion by the

Russians, and the notification of the fall of Japan. Discusses the Communist takeover of Manchuria. The

repatriation of the Japanese citizens from Manchuria is covered in detail. This is a NHK Japan Broadcasting

Corporation Special. There is a nice printed narrative summation of the program in the videotape donor file.

DVD

45 minutes

VT2010-8 Interview of archivist Niel Johnson with Frances Schlichenmeir, June 24, 1997. Ms. Schlichenmeir

worked as a secretary in former President Truman’s office at the Truman Library.

VHS

1 hour 45 minutes

VT2010-9

MEMORIES OF CAPTAIN HARRY, talk given by Mrs. Edwyna F. Condon to the KU Retirees Club 5/11/95.

VHS

approx. 30 min.

VT2010-10

“HARRY TRUMAN MAKES CHILI,” KSHB Channel 41, 5:00 a.m. 2/16/04. Truman Library Deputy

Director Scott Roley makes Battery D chili, and Niel Johnson portrays Harry S. Truman as guests on a local

morning news show.

VHS

approx. 15 min.

VT2010-11

Ken Hechler recounts Stephen Ambrose’s comments regarding the relationship between General Dwight D.

Eisenhower and Kay Summersby. Mr. Hechler’s audio is interspersed with some video which illustrates Mr.

Ambrose’s account.

March 1995.

VHS

approx. 30 min.

VT2010-13

2009 Harry S. Truman Public Service Award presented to former President Bill Clinton by the City of

Independence, at the Harry S. Truman Library, May 6, 2009. DVD includes President Clinton’s acceptance

speech.

DVD

Length: 1 hour, 40 min.

VT2010-14

C-Span’s coverage of the Harry S. Truman Symposium at Key West, Florida, “Harry S. Truman and Congress:

A Conflicted Legacy.” May 7 and 8, 2009.

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Dr. Mike Devine (Director of the Truman Library) introduces a panel consisting of Alonzo Hamby, Richard

Connelly, and Robert David Casey Johnson. Length: 1 hour, 32 min.

DVD

VT2010-15

History Day presentation, ”TRUMAN, AN UNLIKELY CIVIL RIGHTS CHAMPION” by student Bradley

Schlesinger of River Hills, Wisconsin. March 7, 2009. The presentation includes footage of Barack Obama.


DVD

VT2010-17

TRUMAN SYMPOSIUM 2003 – TRUMAN’S LEGACY –June 14, 2003, Key West, Little White House and

Florida Keys Community College. A set of 9 DVDs as follows

George Elsey, Ken Hechler, and Milton Kayle interviewed individually by Bob Wolz, Superintendent of the

Little White House 48:30 minutes

Clifton Truman Daniel interviewed by David Cantor. 14 minutes

Wanda Slater Coury, Secretary in the Oval Office from January 1, 1951 until July 3, 1953, is interviewed by

Richard Young, graduate student. 9:30 minutes

Welcomes from Dr. Bill Seeker, President of Florida Keys Community College; Dr. Robert Watson, Chairman

of the Truman Legacy Symposium; Dr. Frank Brogan, President of Florida Atlantic College; and Clifton

Truman Daniel. Also shown is discussion by a panel consisting of Ken Hechler, Milton Kayle, Michael Devine

and George Elsey. Comments by George Elsey. 47 minutes

Continuation of DVD #4 as Ken Hechler and Milton Kayle make comments and panel discussion is lead by

Michael Devine on activities at the Little White House and major White House decisions. 58 minutes

Panel discussion on Truman Legacy by Dr. Raymond Fry, author, of New Jersey; Prof. John Davis, Howard

University; Prof. Tom Lansford, University of Southern Mississippi; Dr. Anita Bowles, West Point Military

Academy Faculty. 1 hour 3 minutes.

Continuation of panel discussion from DVD #6; key note speech by General Brent Scowcroft; closing by Dr.

Robert Watson. 55:30 minutes

Reception held during Symposium features comments by Neil Johnson. Close ups of attendees. Pickup of

panel discussion shown in DVD #4. 22:30 minutes

Scenes of exterior of Little White House and reception held there. Close ups of attendees and interview with

Neil Johnson, HST impersonator. 32minutes

VT2010-18, October 28, 1998. RICHARD NORTON SMITH, “THE 1948 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.”

Metro Productions, Kansas City, Missouri.

Betacam SP videotape (dubbing master); Length: 1 hour, 47 sec.

VT2010-19, May 13, 2004.

“WILD ABOUT HARRY.”

(Truman Library fund raising event featuring Chris Mathews and Julie and David Eisenhower).

Betacam SP videotape

Length: 52 min.

VT2010-20

November 14, 2002

Truman Library White House Decision Center, Grandview (School) Tape 3, B-roll. Apparently footage related

to the visit of the Grandview High School to the White House Decision Center. Transferred from mini-dv

11/14/02. Betacam SP videotape, Length: 60 min. There are four Betacam SP tapes related to this event.

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VT2010-21

November 14, 2002

Truman Library White House Decision Center, Grandview (School), Tape 4, B-roll. Transferred from mini-dv

11/14/02.


Length: 90 min.

VT2010-22

November 14, 2002

Truman Library White House Decision Center, Grandview (School), Tape 5, B-roll. Transferred from mini-dv

11/14/02.


Length: 60 min.

VT2010-23

November 14, 2002

Truman Library White House Decision Center, Grandview (School), Tape 6, B-roll. Transferred from mini-dv,

11/14/02.


Length: 90 min.

VT2010-24.

May 7, 2004. Harry S. Truman Library Opening Video, Tape 1, close-up. Betacam SP videotape.

Length: 30 min.

VT2010-25.

May 7, 2004. Harry S. Truman Library Opening Video, Tape 1, Wide Shot. Betacam SP videotape.

Length: 30 min.

VT2010-26.

May 25, 2004. Harry S. Truman Library Opening Video, Avid Roughcut. Betacam SP videotape.


VT2010-27.

February 13, 2010. Bess Truman Birthday Tea Celebration, sponsored by the Daughters of the American

Revolution. Speaker is Clifton Truman Daniel, who talks about newly discovered letters from Bess to Harry

Truman. (Remarks by Clifton Truman Daniel are not complete.) Dr. Mike Devine, Library Director, and the

President of the Daughters of the American Revolution also speak at the beginning of the ceremony. DVD.

Length: approx. 1 hour.

VT2011-1

April 8, 2010

“Wild About Harry!” fund raising event sponsored by the Harry S. Truman Library Institute at the Muehlebach

Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Guest speakers were Susan Eisenhower and James Baker III, who was the

inaugural recipient of the Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award.

DVD.


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VT2011-2.

Korean War Veterans Appreciation Ceremony, featuring remarks by General David Petraeus. This event was

held at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. It was sponsored by the Harry S.

Truman Library Institute, VFW, and others.

DVD.


VT2011-3.

Korean War Conference at Harry S. Truman Library to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War,

“New Documents and New Histories: Twenty-First Century Perspectives on the Korean War.” June 16-17,

2010. Speakers and panelists include Michael Devine (Director of the Harry S. Truman Library), James Person

(Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars), Christopher Ferry and Clayton Laurie (C.I.A.), James I.

Matray, William Stueck, Kathryn Weathersby, Hakjoon Kim, Bernd Schaefer, John K. Singlaub, James

H. Willbanks, Tory R. Mullis, Conrad Crane, David Bercuson, Jiyul Kim. Original format is mini-dv. There

are 19 mini-dv’s for the 2-day Conference. They are identified left camera, right camera. They are numbered

VT2011-3-1 through 18. There are 19 duplicate dvd copies of the program, numbered separately from the mini-

dv’s as VT2011-3-1 through VT2011-3-19. They are also identified as left camera and right camera.

Approx. length: 10 hours.

VT2011-4

November 11, 2009

Veteran’s Day Salute to Captain Harry and his Doughboys of Battery D. This event was held at the Harry S.

Truman Library. Special guests include: Rep. Ike Skelton, Clifton Truman Daniel, historian Dennis Giangreco

(discussing his new book), and descendants of members of Battery D.

2 original mini-dv’s, one marked “close-up.”


VT2011-5

October 5, 2008

“PLAYING POLITICS” a Bennett Forum on the Presidency, held at Unity Temple on the Plaza, Kansas City.

Panelists: Scott Simon, Ted Sorenson, Costas Panagoupolis, and Timothy Neftali. Topic: Media and the

Presidency.

4 original mini-dv’s.

Length: Approx. 1 hour.

VT2011-6

Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Graham 60th Anniversary Video. This video consists of still pictures of the Graham’s

with background music. It was created by their family and was probably played in the background during the

anniversary celebration. Dr. Graham was President Truman’s White House physician.

VHS

Length: approx. 30 minutes

From: Wallace Graham Papers.

VT2012-1 through 13. Thirteen 2-inch reel to reel quad videotapes of Truman Library public announcements,

March 13, 1978, prepared by James Watson at the Johnson Library (Southwest Television, Austin, Texas). They

were sent to Steve Greene at NARA for preservation copying June 23, 2011. On March 19, 2012, the Library

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received a Betacam SP videotape, a Digital Betacam Videotape, and a VHS copy of the originals. They are

under the number MP2012-1. Tapes consist of several public service announcements from 30 seconds to 10

seconds each. A narrator speaks as soft music (“Fur Elise”) plays. The narrator speaks while paintings of

Harry S. Truman by Thomas Allen are shown, followed by an exterior view of the Library. Another segment

shows a close-up of a piano, the White House Limousine, the Persian Rug, and the Philippine table, telling that

these are among exhibits one can see at the Truman Library. Another segment shows views of the oval office

replica and includes Mr. Truman’s voice describing it briefly. Another segment shows such exhibits as the

Grecian vase, the Greek helmet, and the Menorah in the Garden Room exhibit area. Clips repeat.

VT2012-14

March, 2011

TRUMAN SPEAKS ON THE CIVIL WAR

(video prepared in-house by Reiner Weber for inclusion in the Truman Library exhibit “From Steamboat to

Steam Engine: George Caleb Gingham’s Missouri, 1819-1879”). Original Screen Gems recordings and film

clips of Harry S. Truman were edited with illustrations, to reflect Mr. Truman’s views of the Civil War and the

frontier trails.

Length: 9 min.

DVD.

VT2012-15

“DAY OF INFAMY: WAR COMES TO AMERICA.” November 27, 1991. One inch master videotape of

film clips edited for the exhibit of the same name at the Harry S. Truman Library. Length: 2 hours. There is a

VHS tape of same. The master tape will be considered historic material and separated from the rest of the video

collection (the VHS tape will be with the collection).

VT2012-16

“THE FACES OF WAR: IMAGES OF WORLD WAR II.”

April 18, 1994. One inch master videotape on reel of film clips edited for the exhibit of the same name at the

Harry S. Truman Library. The master tape will be considered historic material and separated from the rest of

the video collection.


VT2012-17

“World War II Tapes, Tape 1 of 5.”

November 25, 1991.

Betacam SP videotape evidently used in creating the master tape for the Truman Library exhibit “Day of

Infamy: War Comes to America.”


VT2012-18

“JUST FOR REMEMBRANCE” (U. S. Army Signal Corps); “NO ALTERNATIVE” (20th Century Fox for

WAC); and “IT’S UP TO YOU” (Dept. of Agriculture).

Ca. 1941.

World War II films used in conjunction with a World War II exhibit at the Harry S. Truman Library.

¾-inch videotape.

Length: approx.. 30 min. altogether.

VT2012-19

“MEET THE PAST” with Crosby Kemper III: Harry S. Truman.

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2009.

A television series produced by the Kansas City Public Library and KCPT-TV, Channel 19, (local PBS station),

in which Library Director Crosby Kemper III interviews a figure from the past who was prominent in Kansas

City history. This program features an interview with “Harry S. Truman” as portrayed by Ray Starzmann.

DVD.

Length: 27 min., 28 sec.

VT2012-20

“CHOSIN.”

Documentary film about the Chosin Reservoir

Campaign of the Korean War during which 15,000 soldiers and Marines battled for 78 miles and saved the lives

of 98,000 refugees, as recounted by survivors. “Chosin” was produced by a crew of Iraq War veterans

including producer/director Brian Iglesias and producer Anton Sattler. 2010 Veterans, Inc. Expeditionary

Media.

DVD.

Length: 86 min. This video

was presented at the Harry S. Truman Library in a public program.

VT2012-21

“THANK YOU, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”

From Republic of Korea. This video is a thank you (in a choice of Korean or English) from the Republic of

Korea on the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. It is presented in the form of writing a thank you letter and

features historic footage and photographs from the war. 2010.

DVD.


VT2012-22

4/23/11

“Wild About Harry” a fund raiser for the Truman Library at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, featuring

speakers Phil Donahue and former Senator from Missouri Christopher “Kit” Bond.

DVD.


VT2012-23

“Occupied Japan.” From the Papers of Ned Schnurman, Subject File, Videos. VHS. Date unknown. Length:

approx. 1 hour. Transferred to AV April, 2011. Program is a color documentary about the occupation of Japan

after World War II, with historic footage and interviews with veterans.

VT2012-24

“Japan Constitution Project: C. Kades Interview, Tape 5.”

From the Papers of Ned Schnurman, Subject Files, Videos. Date unknown. VHS. Length: approx. 1 hour.

Color footage showing a young woman interviewing an older gentleman, probably Charles L. Kades

in his garden.

VT2012-25.

“Ted Mack Amateur Hour with Frank S. Land and Harry Truman.” Ted Mack is speaking in front of a crowd

from Kansas City, speaks of the Order of DeMolay. Mack introduces Frank S. Land. Mr. Land introduces

former President Harry S. Truman to present to Ted Mack an award from the Order of DeMolay, thanking Mr.

Mack for his work with young

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people.

VHS

Length: approx. 5 minutes.

VT2012-26

“Candid Camera: The Best of the 70’s.” This includes an Episode of Candid Camera featuring Harry S.

Truman on a walk in New York City from the mid 1960’s. They plant a woman ahead of him Several times

who says “Good Morning, Mr. President.”

DVD.

Length: 150 min.

VT2012-27

“Andere Tijden/The Times That Were.” (The Elections of 1948: Truman vs. Dewey). 2004. This is a video

for NPS-Television, from Hilversum, the Netherlands. Language is in Dutch.

DVD. Length:

Approx. 1 hour.

VT2012-28

“The White House Stories,” by Symbols of Glory, New Visions Enterprises. Donated by Alex Chapkovsky,

Washington, D. C. This video about the White House includes a segment on President Truman and the

renovation, as well as footage of President Truman at President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration. Ca. 1999.

DVD.


VT2012-29

“Truman Pre-Presidential,” Production 612, by Guggenheim Productions, Inc., Washington, D. C. This is the

film shown in the Francis Theater about President Truman’s pre-presidential life, before visitors enter the

museum. Narrated by David McCullough.

VHS.


VT2012-30

“President Truman and Other Presidents in Kansas City” Home movie by W. H. Smith. Mr. Smith also donated

an 8mm film, MP66-24, at an earlier date. This video contains narration by Mr. Smith and additional footage.

The video contains footage from 1950, 1952, 1960, and 1961, as well as video on President Jimmy Carter.

VHS.


VT2012-31. “Ambassador’s Dialogue: A Conversation with Republic of Korea Ambassador Han Duk-soo and

U. S. Ambassador Kathleen Stephens.” Harry S. Truman Library auditorium.

November 29, 2011.

Digital HV Video (mini dv).

Length: Approximately 1 hour.

VT2012-32

“Harry V/O with Horner Music,” Harry S. Truman Library Institute. Betacam SP. Produced by VideoWorks,

Inc.


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VT2012-33

“Truman Presidency: 50th Anniversary VNR”.

April 11, 1995

Missouri Division of Tourism. At 2 minutes and 40 seconds, Sue Gentry (journalist of Independence Examiner)

speaks; at 6 minutes 20 seconds, Margaret Truman Daniel speaks about the 50th anniversary.

Length: 8 minutes, 50 seconds. Betacam SP videotape (2 copies).

VT2012-34

Dr. Michael Devine interviews John Ross Truman for “Talkin’ Truman”, a presentation at the Harry S. Truman

Library, May 8, 2010. John Ross Truman is a great nephew of President Truman. He speaks of his

memories of his Uncle Harry.

Length: 50:04.

Mini dv (2 tapes), and dvd.

VT2013-1

Bess Truman Commemoration and Tea, February 13, 2013

Speaker is Mark Updegrove, Director of the Lyndon B. Johnson Library. This video shows only the

presentation by Mark Updegrove.

Length: approx. 45 min. Mini-dv.

VT2013-2

“An Unrecognized Loss, Message from Hiroshima.”

Produced by NHK International, Inc. Donated by Hiroyuki Yamamoto. This video concerns the reconstruction

of the atomic bomb hypocenter in Hiroshima that existed before the destruction by the bomb. Produced by

Masaaki Tanabe.

Length: 32 min. 2 dvd’s.

VT2013-3

50th Anniversary of the U. S. Air Force. Ceremonies at the Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson Air Force

Base in Ohio. September, 1997. Includes interview with retired Col. “Snuffy” Snyder, and outdoor

pageant. This was donated by Niel Johnson.

Length: 50 min.

VHS.

VT2013-4

Film footage of President Harry S. Truman’s talk in Dexter, Iowa on September 18, 1948, and commentary by

Cary J. Hahn, “The Iowa Traveler” of KGAN-TV in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mr. Hahn presented the (originally

8mm) home movie which came from Herb Plambeck, who had invited President Truman to the plowing match

in Dexter and conducted an interview with him. Also included is black and white footage of former President

Truman’s speech at the dedication of the Herbert Hoover Library on August 10, 1962. Mr. Hahn also shows an

old interview he did with Herb Plambeck (who died in 2001). This videotape was prepared around 2002. The

footage of Dexter, Iowa is color and of good quality.


VHS.

VT2013-5

Film footage (originally from 8mm home movie) of President Harry S. Truman’s visit to Dexter, Iowa on

September 18, 1948. This home movie is from Herb Plambeck, who invited President Truman to speak at the

plowing match in Dexter. The movie is silent. There is also black and white sound footage of former President

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Truman’s speech at the dedication of the Herbert Hoover Library in West Branch, Iowa on August 10, 1962.

The video of the home movie was donated by Cary Hahn of KGAN-TV inCedar Rapids, Iowa (see VT2013-4).


VT2013-6

July 2003. Interview with Rabbi Morris B. Marjolies. DVD+R. Rabbi Marjolies was 81 when interviewed by

his daughter’s friend about his life. Rabbi Marjolies speaks about his relationship with President Truman at

about 8 minutes and 40 seconds. Donor: Malka Margolies.


VT2013-7

ca. April, 2013

PRESIDENT TRUMAN VISITS ARKANSAS

Old Independence Regional Museum, Batesville, Arkansas. This dvd was created for the Old Independence

Regional Museum, illustrating President Truman’s visit to Batesville while he was on his way to dedicate the

Norfolk and Bull Shoals Dam in July, 1952. They used photographs from the Truman Library collection.

Donor: Twyla Gill Wright, Curator of Collections.

2 dvds. Length: 10 min.

VT2013-10

May 8, 2013

Good Neighbor Award Luncheon Honoring President Bill Clinton. DVD.


VT2013-11

2002

Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking: Harry and Bess Truman. Written, produced, and

performed by William and Sue Wills. (Performance by a couple portraying Bess and Harry Truman; they stand

at podiums and speak). Donated by Bob Keifer. VHS.


VT2014-1

Feb. 19, 2007

KMBC, Channel 9 News with Larry Moore.

News segment on the Harry S. Truman Library’s President’s Day featuring cookies offered to visitors from

presidential cookie recipes. Niel Johnson can be seen as President Truman; Library volunteers Joann Wilson

and Mildred Polk are in the segment. The reporter is Donna Pittman. DVD.

Length: 2 min.

VT2014-2

March, 1971

“Mr. President,” an obituary of Harry S. Truman by Metropolitan Broadcasting Television, a division of

Metromedia (KMBC, Channel 9). Narrator is Claude Dorsey. Producer, writer, and donor is Jerry Plantz. A

script for the program is filed in the videotape folder. The video footage includes film footage of President

Harry S. Truman, audio of his voice, and post presidential television footage. People in the video include

bodyguard Mike Westwood, Hubert Humphrey, President Lyndon B. Johnson, President Richard Nixon,

Charles Murphy, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady Pat Nixon, and Bess Truman. There is footage of a

Salvation Army presentation at the Truman home, and unique footage of 30 4-H children singing Christmas

carols in front of the Truman home, with the former President coming out the door to accept a Christmas

present from them.

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Length: 29 min.

2 ¾-inch videotapes (originals); Betacam SP; and DVD.

VT2014-3

Same as VT2014-2, except there are five extra minutes at the end that shows footage from President Harry S.

Truman’s funeral at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Length: 34 min.

¾-inch videotape (original), Betacam SP, and DVD.

VT2014-4

September, 2013

“Hello, Mister President! – A Retrospective On ROC (Taiwan)-U. S. Friendship.” A two disc set relating to a

conference in Taipei celebrating the friendship between the U. S. and Taiwan. There was an exhibit hosted by

the National Archives (to which the Harry S. Truman Library contributed pictures), plus the conference. Disc

one highlights the opening of the exhibit, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the National Chiang Kai-

Shek Memorial Hall. The second disc highlights the conference, with speakers Hon. Chiang Shiao-yen,

Chairman of the Chinese Nationalist Party; Dr. Yu-ming Shaw, chairman of the Board of the Public Television

Service Foundation; Mrs. Mary Jean Eisenhower, Executive Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Commission; Joseph Calvaruso, Executive Director, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation; Dr. Fredrick

Chien, former President, Control Yuan; Ambassador Stephen S. F. Chen, National Policy Advisor; and

Ambassador William Stanton, Director, Center for Asia Policy, National Tsing Hua University.

2 DVD’s.

Length: approx. 2 hours.

From: Jack J. C. Yang, Director General of The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Kansas City.

VT2014-5

ca. 2004

U. S. Strategic Nuclear Policy, an Oral History, 1942-2004. Sandia National Laboratories. Interviews with

various individuals, such as Harold Agnew; Robert McNamara; James Schlesinger; Edward Teller; and others

on the subject of nuclear policy. There are 4 discs (DVD’s).

Length: 239 minutes. Donor: Doug Lawson, Sandia National Laboratory.

VT2014-6

June 13, 2007

David McCullough’s speech at the 50th anniversary of the Harry S. Truman Library. Library Director Michael

Devine introduces him. Truman Library Institute President Donald Nelson also speaks. This event was held on

the front steps of the Library.


DVD.

VT2014-7

September 7, 2012

“Echoes from the Apocolypse: Tinian 60 Years Later.” A film by Anderson Giles and Bill Francis. Produced

by The Imagination Company. Donor: John Coster Mullen.


DVD.

VT2014-8

June 8, 9, 2007

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Harry S. Truman Symposium on environmental issues “From Los Alamos to the Everglades,” Key West,

Florida. Composed of the following three discs: Day 1; Day 2 Part 1; and Day 2 part 2. Attendees included Dr.

Michael Devine, Director of the Harry S. Truman Library; Christina Todd Whitman, speaker, formerly

Governor of New Jersey; Ken Hechler; Clifton Truman Daniel; Bob Wolz, Director of the Little White House

museum; Dr. Karl Brooks; James McSweeney, Regional Administrator, National Archives Southeast Region;

and Mark Harvey.

Length: approx. 4 hours. DVD’s.

VT2014-9

May 16, 17, 2008

Harry S. Truman Symposium on immigration, Key West, Florida. Composed of the following three discs:

Disc 1, Day 1; Disc 2, Day 2, Part 1; Disc 3, Day 2, Part 2. Attendees included: Dr. Michael Devine,

Director of the Harry S. Truman Library; Bob Wolz, Director of the Little White House museum; Clifton

Truman Daniel; Ken Hechler; Dr. Richard Kirkendall; Larry Murray reading remarks by Roger Daniels;

David Rymer; Marian L. Smith; and Margo Anderson.

Length: appox. 4 hours. DVD’s.

VT2014-10

May 15, 16, 2009

Harry S. Truman Symposium on Truman and Congress, Key West, Florida. Composed of the following five

discs: Disc 1, Re-Dedication and George McGovern, May 15; Disc 2, Opening and Keynote, May 15; Disc 3,

Panel #1, May 16; Disc 4, Panel #2, May 16; Disc 5, Panel #3, May 16. Attendees included: Former Senator

George McGovern; Dr. Michael Devine, Director of the Harry S. Truman Library; Bob Wolz, Director of the

Little White House museum; Clifton Truman Daniel; Ken Hechler; Professor Alonzo Hamby; Professor Susan

Hartman; and Professor Robert Watson.


VT2014-11

May 18, 19, 2012

Harry S. Truman Symposium on Truman and Foreign Aid, Key West, Florida. Composed of three discs:

Disc 1, Keynote address, May 18th; Disc 2, Morning Sessions, May 19th; Disc 3, Afternoon Sessions, May

19th. Attendees include: Senator Bob Graham of Florida; Dr. Michael Devine, Director of the Harry S.

Truman Library; Bob Wolz, Director of the Little White House museum; Clifton Truman Daniel; Ken

Hechler; Congressman Russ Carnahan.


VT2014-12

May 17, 18, 2013

Harry S. Truman Symposium on the National Security Establishment and the Legacy of Harry S. Truman,

Key West, Florida. Three duplicate dvd’s of the Friday Night Keynote program on May 17 at the Little White

House. Because of the cancellation of Rep. Ike Skelton as keynote speaker, there was a panel consisting of

Bob Wolz, Director of the Little White House museum; Professor Mark R. Jacobson; Professor Douglas

Stuart; and Dr. Michael Devine, Director of the Harry S. Truman Library. Other attendees included Ken

Hechler and Clifton Truman Daniel.

Length: approx. 1 hour. DVD’s.

VT2014-13

May 13, 2011

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Harry S. Truman Symposium, Key West, Florida, on Israel. Two duplicate DVD’s of the Friday keynote

speech by historian Ron Radosh. Attendees included Bob Wolz, Director of the Little White House museum;

Dr. Michael Devine, Director of the Harry S. Truman Library; Clifton Truman Daniel; and Ken Hechler.

Length: approx. 1 hour. DVD’s.

VT2014-14

2010.

“ Memories of Korea,” a film produced on behalf of the Harry S. Truman Library (for use in 2010 Truman

Symposium in Key West, but never used). Produced and written by Shelley Bookspan; edited by Julie

Corley; narrated by Robert Cashier and Chris Corley. LifeStory Productions, Inc.

Length: approx. 15 min. There are four duplicates DVD’s of this film.

VT2014-15

May 14, 15, 2004

Harry S. Truman Symposium on Civil Rights at Key West, Florida. Six mini-dv’s, original. See VT2007-31

for dvd’s. Number 1 is Dr. Robert Watson and Clifton Truman Daniel; number 2 is John Lewis; number 3 is

panel discussion; number 4 is Carrie Meek; number 5 is Dr. Davis; number 6 is Michael Dukakis.

VT2015-1

Date unknown

“Memories of Korean War.” A Korean language video with English commentary about an American veteran

of the Korean War, Thomas Nuzzo, who talks about his memories of his Korean wife and the Korean War.

He is living in New York City. The video ends with views of the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D. C.

SBS Productions.

Length: 1 hour. DVD.

VT2015-2

June 13, 2007

“My Favorite Things” by the Directors of the Presidential Libraries, a Town Hall Meeting in which they

discuss their favorite artifacts or documents from their libraries. This was a program held at the Harry S.

Truman Library. The speakers include: Sharon Fawcett, head of Presidential Libraries; Warren Finch,

Director of the George H. W. Bush Library; Tom Putnam, Director of the Kennedy Library; Jay Hakes,

Director of the Carter Library; Emily Robison, Acting Director of the Clinton Library; Dan Holt, Director of

the Eisenhower Library; Elaine Didier, Director of the Ford Library; Timothy Naftali, Director of the Nixon

Library; Duke Blackwood, Director of the Reagan Library; Michael Devine, Director of the Truman Library;

Timothy Walsh, Director of the Hoover Library; Cynthia Koch, Director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt

Library; Betty Sue Flowers, Director of the Johnson Library; and Nancy K. Smith, Presidential Materials

Staff.

Length: l hour, 4 min. DVD.

VT2015-3

May 3, 1996

Public Service Award presented by the City of Independence, Missouri to Senator Bill Bradley. The event is on

the steps of the Harry S. Truman Library. Library Director Larry Hackman and Independence Mayor Ron

Stewart are featured. There was a special presentation to Professor Francis H. Heller.

Length: approx. 1 hour. VHS.

VT2015-4

September 20, 1997

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40th anniversary of the Harry S. Truman Library, with Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan introducing the new

Guggenheim film about Harry Truman that will be shown in the museum. Library Director Larry Hackman and

Institute President Sandy Boyd also speak.

Length: 48 min. VHS.

VT2015-5

July 18, 2003

C-Span Live Broadcast from the Harry S. Truman Library. Interviews with Library Director Dr. Michael

Devine, Ray Geselbracht, and Professor Richard Kirkendall.


VT2015-6

May 1, 2004

Folk singer Dana Cooper performs his original song “Harry Truman Built a Road” in the auditorium of the

Harry S. Truman Library.

Length: 4 min. 40 sec.; VHS.

VT2015-7

October 26, 2001

Legacy of Korea Conference at the Harry S. Truman Library. Friday morning session: “Global Context of the

Korean War,” Melvyn P. Leffler (University of Virginia); “War in the American Living Room,” Thomas

Doherty (Brandeis University), Tony Williams (Southern Illinois University), and Lary May (University of

Minnesota).

Length: approx. 2 hours. VHS.

VT2015-8

October 26, 2001

Legacy of Korea Conference at the Harry S. Truman Library. Friday afternoon session: “Fuzzy Definition,

Poor Resolution: Early Television, the Korean War, and the Brainwashed American Mind,” Alan Nadel

(Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute); “Legacy of War the War,” William Stueck (University of Georgia), David

Reimers (New York University).

Length: approx. 2 hours. VHS.

VT2015-9

October 27, 2001

Legacy of Korea Conference at the Harry S. Truman Library. Saturday morning session: “Koreans and

Americans – Memories of War,” Maija Rhee Devine and James I. Matray (New Mexico State University);

“Workshop: Using Primary Sources to Study the Korean War,” Mark Adams and Tom Heuertz.

Length: approx. 2 hours. VHS

VT2015-10

August 1, 1998

General Paul W. Tibbets, Jr., pilot of the Enola Gay, the airplane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima,

speaks on the front steps of the Harry S. Truman Library and signs copies of his book at a reception.


VT2015-11

2014

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“Harry S. Truman: The Buck Stops Here.” Niel Johnson as Harry S. Truman is interviewed by William

Rhatican. Produced at NVCC-TV Center. DVD.


VT2015-12

May 12, 1995

Harry S. Truman Public Service Award, former Secretary of State Cyrus Vance.

VHS.


VT2015-13

parts 1 and 2, October 21, 1996

Gunter Schmer and family visit the Truman Library and tour the museum. Filmed (evidently) by James

Theodore Eichman. Public Events Coordinator Rita Klepac appears in the Video.

2 VHS tapes, parts 1 and 2.


VT2015-14

Ca. March, 1997

Truman Library Director Larry Hackman introduces Professor Alonzo Hamby and Ambassador George McGee

as speakers at a program and special exhibit relating to the Truman Doctrine. The exhibit may have been part of

an exhibit called “50 Years Ago in the Truman Presidency.”

VHS tape.


VT2015-15

September 21, 1997.

KCTV Channel 5 (CBS affiliate in Kansas City) news segment from the 10:00 news about the new film by

Charles Guggenheim that will be shown at the Harry S. Truman Library. The newsman is Stan Carmack. The

kick-off public showing features comments by museum curator Clay Bauske. Library AV Technician Ed Autry

can be seen briefly in the projector room. Library volunteer Doris McCartney can be seen serving soda pop and

popcorn to visitors. The reaction to the film from various visitors are recorded.

VHS tape.


VT2015-16

Ca. August, 1994

Recognition ceremony of the Liberators of France. This veterans ceremony is hosted by Truman Library

Deputy Director Scott Roley. The guest speaker is the honorary consul of France, Dr. Octav C. Mervet (sp?).

The ceremony is to honor American veterans for liberating France during World War II.

VHS.


VT2015-17

November 6, 1998

KANSAS CITY CROSSROADS, with Bill Kalahuraka, channel 41, KSHB. He interviews Sue Gentry and

Mary Shaw Branton about the election of 1948 in Independence, Missouri.

VHS.


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VT2015-18

1996.

White House in Miniature at the Truman Library. Truman Library Director Larry Hackman introduces White

House Curator Rex Scouten. Also on this video: Niel Johnson, Visitor Services Manager Jan Hoag, and

Special Events Coordinator Rita Klepac.

VHS.


VT2015-19

August 31, 2000.

“FOCUS GROUP” TRUMAN LIBRARY RESEARCH. VHS. Length: approx. 1 hour.

VT2015-20

October 11, 2001.

Jay Hakes, Director of the Jimmy Carter Library, speaks on the subject of energy at the Presidential Advisors

Seriesat the Truman Library.

VHS.


VT2015-21

TRUMAN LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS, 1996.

1996

Clips from various news stations featuring stories about the Truman Library. Events mentioned include: Bess

Truman Week; Exhibit “Our Mothers Before Us” (19th Amendment visits the Library); Truman Week (Senator

Bill Bradley receives Public Service Award); Independence Day; Exhibit I’m Just Mild About Harry (political

cartoons); Exhibit: “1945 Year of Decisions”; Exhibit “From Truman to Clinton: the Presidents on Time”;

Thomas Eagleton Leads Institute; Library Acquisitions; Truman Receives Honorary Law Degree from Missouri

Supreme Court; Whistlestop series (Ken Hechler talks about movie series); Mock Elections; Library Artifacts

(Mark Beveridge); White House in Miniature. Clay Bauske and Larry Hackman can be seen on video.

VHS.


VT2015-22

July 10, 2003

National Archives News Conference, TRUMAN LIBRARY DISCOVERY. C-Span 3. Archivist of the United

States John Carlin and Special Assistant to the Director of the Truman Library Ray Geselbracht discuss the

discovery of a 1947 diary of President Truman that was found in the book collection. VHS.

Length: 15 min.

VT2015-23

Ca. 1996

Truman Library Director Larry Hackman introduces former White House worker, butler Eugene Allen. This

program is part of the White House series, presented during the White House in Miniature exhibit. After

speaking, Mr. Allen is taking people on a tour of the Miniature White House. VHS.


VT2015-24

Ca. 1996

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Truman Library Director Larry Hackman introduces former White House worker, Chef Henry Haller. This

program is part of the White House series, presented during the White House in Miniature exhibit. Mr. Haller is

also doing a book signing for his book about working as a chef for 22 years in the White House. VHS.


VT2015-25

Ca. 1996

TORAH, GIFT TO TRUMAN. Unidentified rabbi lectures on the Torah, which was a gift to President Truman

from Chaim Weizmann in 1948. The rabbi is in the museum collection room, and addressing a group of

students who are in attendance. Museum staff members Mark Beveridge and Pat Dorsey are also present.

VHS. Length: 30 min.

VT2015-26

HISTORY OF THE WHITE HOUSE

August 23, 2001

Program with William Seale at the Harry S. Truman Library. The event is in the auditorium of the Truman

Library; introductory remarks by Clay Bauske, museum curator, and Jim Sanders, Superintendent of the Harry

S. Truman National Historic Site. William Seale speaks on the history of the White House relating to the

Truman administration, then takes questions. There is a new exhibit of Abbie Rowe photos relating to the

reconstruction of the White House in the Truman administration.

VHS.

Length: 1 hour.

VT2015-27

OUR MOTHERS BEFORE US

1996

Training video with Alysia Black of the NARA Center for Legislative Archives. She discusses the exhibit and

the many petitions from famous women that are in the Legislative Archives. This exhibit was at the Truman

Library.

VHS.

Length: 30 min.

VT2015-28.

Copyright 2015, Khul, Roberson, and Associates, LLC. “In the Interest of National Security.” Documentary

about agriculture that uses material from the Harry S. Truman Library, especially about the Brannan Plan.

Restrictions: THIS DVD IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE TO THE PUBLIC. Donor: R. James

Roberson, Producer. Anyone interested in ordering this dvd would need to contact Mr. Roberson. 1 DVD.

Length: 2 hours, 12 min.

VT2015-29.

4/17/99. Oral History interview with local historian and Independence Examiner columnist Sue Gentry by Niel

Johnson, with Liz Safly and Mary Childers participating. VHS. Restrictions: Unknown.

Length: approx1 hour

VT2015-30.

2/14/62. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House Tour, CBS, broadcast on all three networks. This was

used in a Truman Library museum exhibit at one time. See also MP66-19 for President Truman’s tour of the

White House. Betacam SP videotape and 2 VHS copies. Restrictions: CBS.

Length: 1 hour.

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VT2016-1.

5/7/93 to 2/95. Niel Johnson home video of several events from 1993 to 1995. Harry S. Truman Public Service

Award presented to David McCullough at the Truman Library, 5/7/93; Independence homes tour, 5/8/93;

David McCullough speaks at First Baptist Church of Independence, 5/8/93; Brunch for David McCullough at

home of Heraldine Helms (who boarded him when a researcher): Liz Safly, V. G. Johnson, Brent

Shondelmeyer, Mary Sue Luff, Sue Gentry, and others are present, 5/9/93; transfer of the Truman farm home in

Grandview, Missouri to the National Park Service, and tour of farm home with Martha Ann Swoyer as she

describes furniture, etc., 5/8/94; Event in Chicago marking 100th anniversary of the Democratic Convention

where Harry S. Truman was selected as the Vice-Presidential nominee, Niel Johnson re-enacting Truman, and

Clifton Truman Daniel are guests, 7/94; Niel and V. G. Johnson in Kirkwood, Missouri where Niel re-enacts

Truman for an event which included several people dressed in World War II clothing, 2/95. VHS videotape.

Length: approx.. 2 hours.

VT2016-2.

5/7-9/93. Niel Johnson home video of the Public Service Award presented to David McCullough at the Truman

Library, 5/7/93; the Independence Homes tour, 5/8/93; the welcome brunch for David McCullough at the home

of Heraldine Helms (who had boarded him when he was a researcher), 5/9/93. VHS videotape;


VT2016-3.

5/8/84. Several news reports on President Harry S. Truman, whose Centennial is today. First, a short report on

the Joint Session of Congress with guest Margaret Truman, reported by Bob McBride, Channel 4. Next, NBC

Nightly News which includes a report on the wreath-laying ceremony at the Truman Library and remarks by

Ardis Haukenberry and May Wallace. This is followed by ABC World News Tonight, which featured a report

on the Joint Session of Congress and a brief segment of Margaret Truman’s speech. The McNeill-Lehrer News

Report was also included, but with nothing on Truman. This videotape includes the entire NBC and ABC news

broadcasts. 3/4-inch videotape.

Length: 1 hour.

VT2016-4.

Date unknown. “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry” (play by Sam Gallu). Performed by Adam Kee in Johnston City, IL.

VHS videotape.

Length: approx.. 2 hours.

VT2016-5.

2/10/2002. Author Steve Neal on Booknotes on C-Span2 talks about his book “Harry and Ike.” VHS

videotape.


VT2016-6.

October 13, 1970. Paul Powell’s Eulogy. This video show. The Illinois Capitol building where Illinois

Secretary of State Paul Powell’s funeral took place. The eulogies of Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie, Mayor Richard J.

Daley, and Rep. Clyde L. Choate are spoken, while photos from the career of Paul Powell are seen. Many of

the photos include Harry S. Truman, who was a political associate. See also VT2007-43, which is similar, but

20 minutes in length. VHS videotape.

Length: 8 min.

VT2016-7.

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1997. Michael Roesch, who appears to be a high school or college student, gives a biographical talk as Harry

S. Truman. This is a home movie, evidently filmed in Mr. Roesch’s house. VHS videotape.

Length: 17 min.

VT2016-8.

1/31/79. BACKSTAIRS AT THE WHITE HOUSE, part 1, hour 1, part 1, hour 2, and part 1, hour 3. The Ed

Friendly production (NBC) based on the memoirs of Lillian Rogers Parks, who was a maid through several

Presidents at the White House (including President Truman). These tapes cover the presidencies from Taft to

Wilson. Three ¾-inch videotapes. Length: 3 hours. Restrictions: Contract agreement indicates they cannot be

duplicated without permission.

VT2016-9.

1/31/79. BACKSTAIRS AT THE WHITE HOUSE, part 2, Hour 1, part 2, hour 2. The Ed Friendly production

(NBC) based on the memoirs of Lillian Rogers Parks, who was a maid through several Presidents at the White

House (including President Truman). These tapes cover the presidencies from Harding to Hoover. Two ¾-inch

videotapes. Length: 2 hours. Restrictions: Contract agreement indicates they cannot be duplicated without

permission.

VT2016-10.


(NBC) based on the memoirs of Lillian Rogers Parks, who was a maid through several

Presidents at the White House (including President Truman). These tapes cover the presidency of Franklin D.

Roosevelt. Two ¾ inch videotapes. Length: 2 hours. Restrictions: Contract agreement indicates they cannot

be duplicated without permission.

VT2016-11


(NBC) based on the memoirs of Lillian Rogers Parks, who was a maid through several Presidents at the White

House (including President Truman). These tapes cover the presidency of Harry S. Truman and Dwight D.

Eisenhower. Two ¾-inch videotapes.

Length: 2 hours. Restrictions: Contract agreement Indicates they cannot be duplicated without permission.

VT2016-12

Ca. 1998. Renovation Slide Show, Unedited.

Slide program about the Truman Library museum renovation, featuring narration that is probably by a member

of the Chermyoff and Geismar museum design firm. The video shows models of museum exhibits as well as

still photographs from the Library collection. The narration discusses the themes for the various museum

exhibit areas. VHS videotape.

Length: approx.. 1 hour.

VT2016-13

1988. KEN BURNS AMERICA: THOMAS HART BENTON.

A Florentine Films Production in association with WGBH-TV. Narrated by Jason Robards. A production

about the life and art of Thomas Hart Benton (the artist who created the mural in the Truman Library,

“Independence and The Opening of the West”). VHS videotape.

Length: approx.. 86 min.

VT2016-14

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THOMAS HART BENTON: THE SOURCES OF COUNTRY MUSIC. A video produced by John Alton

about the last mural painted by Thomas Hart Benton. Chip Taylor Communications.VHS videotape. Length:

30 min.

VT2016-15

9/9/2002. CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO PRESENTS: INSIDE CHICAGO.

Can TV Community Partners. This program first presents Gloria Steinem, who introduces journalist Steve

Neal, who speaks about his book: “Eleanor and Harry, the correspondence between Eleanor Roosevelt and

Harry S. Truman.” VHS videotape.

Length: approx.. 1 hr.

VT2016-16-1

5/15/15. Little White House, Key West. The Public Healthcare Legacy of Harry S. Truman. Truman Legacy

Symposium. Friday keynote address. Clifton Truman Daniel and Robert Wolz speak and the keynote speaker if

Dr. Robert M. Wah, President of the American Medical Association. Length: approx. 1 hour. DVD.

VT2016-16-2


Symposium. Saturday Morning Sessions. Speakers include: Robert Wolz, Michael Devine, Steve Edwards,

Ray Geselbracht, Claudia Anderson (of the Lyndon B. Johnson Library), and Victoria Hardin. Length:

approx.. 2 hours. DVD.

VT2016-16-3


Symposium. Saturday Afternoon Sessions. Dr. Michael Devine introduces speakers Dr. Harold Pollack and Dr.

Robert M. Wah. Length: approx. 1 hour. DVD

VT2016-17

11/11/15. The Macomb County Bar Foundation Presents An Historical Mock Trial, The United Nations vs.

Harry S. Truman (was the dropping of the Atomic Bombs over Japan justified?). The audience is the jury and

will decide. Legally Speaking, a co-production of the Macomb County Bar Foundation and Sterling Heights

Television. Donor: Steve Steinhardt. Parts 1 and 2. 2 dvd’s. Length: approx. 2 hours.

VT2017-1

2016. THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: THE BATTLE OF CHOSIN. A documentary produced for PBS by

Film Posse, Inc. A study of the ordeal experienced by U.N. forces in December, 1950, when they were

surrounded by Chinese Communist soldiers at the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. Narrated by Michael

Murphy. DVD. Length: approximately 120 minutes.

VT2017-2-1

4/21/17. THE TRUMAN LEGACY: LATIN AND SOUTH AMERICA. Little White House, Key West,

Florida. Truman Legacy Symposium. Friday Keynote Address by Guillermo I. Martinez, with additional

remarks by Robert Wolz and Mary Lou Pfeiffer. Length: 1 hour, 13 minutes. DVD

VT2017-2-2


Florida. Truman Legacy Symposium. Saturday Session I. Principal Speaker: Dr. Raymond H. Geselbracht,

with additional remarks by Robert Wolz, Clifton Truman Daniel, Michael Devine, and Mary Lou Pfeiffer.

Length: 1 hour, 10 minutes. DVD.

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VT2017-2-3


Florida. Truman Legacy Symposium. Saturday Session II. Principal Speakers: Stephen Rabe, Thomas Field,

and Bradley Coleman, with additional remarks by Clifton Truman Daniel and Robert Wolz. Length: I hour, 59

minutes. DVD.

VT2017-3

2017. MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM: EPISODE 1406. An Optomen Production for the Travel Channel,

featuring an episode on Lt. Winton Sexton and his friendship with President Truman, as documented in their

correspondence at the Truman Library, with other episodes and additional content. Length: 1 hour, 4 minutes

(Sexton episode from 37:50 to 43:50). DVD.

VT2017-4

March 2003. GEORGE F. KENNAN INTERVIEW. Alpine Video Productions. Ambassador Kennan

discusses his family background, his early life in Milwaukee, his education at Princeton, his career in the

Foreign Service, his training as a Russian expert, his involvement in the creation of the Marshall Plan, his trip to

Japan, his association with the Institute for Advanced Study, and his relations with John Foster Dulles, Dean

Acheson, and Douglas MacArthur. Also present are his wife Annelise, his son Christopher (who taped the

conversation), the sculptor Elmer Petersen, and Wm. Vocke of the Institute of World Affairs, University of

Wisconsin--Milwaukee. At the end of the interview, Kennan discusses plans to honor him with a monumental

sculpture in Milwaukee, and expresses regret at his inability to attend the Kennan Forum in Milwaukee.

Length: 45 minutes. VHS Videotape.

VT2017-5

November 17, 2004. PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES CONFERENCE. C-SPAN broadcast of comments by ten

Presidential Library Directors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). The Directors discuss the

histories and programs of their institutions. Participants include Timothy Walsh (Hoover Library), Cynthia

Koch (Roosevelt Library), Michael Devine (Truman Library), Daniel Holt (Eisenhower Library), Deborah Leff

(Kennedy Library), Betty Sue Flowers (Johnson Library), Karl Weissenbach (Nixon Presidential Materials

Project), Dennis Daellenbach (Ford Library), Jay Hakes (Carter Library), and Duke Blackwood (Reagan

Library). Also included are introductory remarks by Deborah Baldwin, Dean of the College of Arts and

Sciences, UALR; Joel Anderson, Chancellor, UALR; Peggy Scranton, Political Science Professor, UALR;

Richard Claypoole, Assistant Archivist for Presidential Libraries; and Nancy Kegan Smith, Presidential

Materials Staff Director. Length: 1 hour, 14 minutes. DVD.

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