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Truman Press Conference and Speech outtakes

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Film Identifier: F.2012-03-1095
Run Time
0h 17m 0s
Format
16mm
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Date Produced
circa 1958
Abstract
Black and white outtakes featuring Harry Truman at a press conference and making a speech.
At the press conference he answers questions about the US intervention in Lebanon, the 1960 presidential election, and a controversial recent election in Arkansas. It is possible the Arkansas election refers to Governor Orval Faubus being re-elected in 1958. He was famous for denying the Little Rock Nine entrance to Central High School with the use of the National Guard.

Truman’s speech is in reaction to a summit meeting to take place between the USA and USSR. He discusses the need for the USA to create a strong economy in order to build up their defense, which is what the Russians are doing.
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Actors, Performers and Participants
Truman, Harry S. (is participant)
Related Place
Chicago (production location of)