The Truman Story (1948)

Unused / unissued material - dates and locations unclear or unknown. The Truman Story. M/S of President Harry Truman being sworn in (after the death of Roosevelt). C/U of Truman holding bible. He kisses it. L/S sign ’Lamar’. Birthplace of Truman. L/S corner of thoroughfare. L/S home of Truman. L/S General view of grounds of house. Groups of women sitting on grass. L/S Truman’s house. Truman and wife walking. C/U four soldiers. Truman second from left. C/U Truman. L/S General view of First World War battlefield, troops advancing. Shots of soldiers clambering out of trench. M/S Truman receiving trophies. Truman holding trophies. C/U Truman. M/S Truman and supporters shaking at airport. M/S crowds watching. M/S parade of army lorries and field guns. M/S Truman at work, discussing Western Union plan. C/U Truman at election campaign. C/U banners with Truman for Vice President printed on them. C/U Truman and Roosevelt talking. L/S of the Capitol Building in Washington. Various shots of Roosevelt’s funeral