Outtakes from Edward R. Murrow's interview of former president Harry S. Truman at the Olney Inn in Islamorada, Florida, between February 8-15, 1957; filmed by Charles Mack and Martin Barnett. This reel shows re-recording of questions from Murrow with the focus of the camera on him, with shorter answers by Truman. The questions and answers are similar to others found on other reels, but they are not exactly the same. There is also B-roll of the room interior, the palm trees and dock outside, and shots of Murrow and Truman walking toward the Inn. Subject matter on this reel includes: Problems with Governor Byrnes, consulting Mrs. Truman in the course of his public life, remembrances of his childhood and reading, memories of World War I, great conversationalists, southerners and border state folks as good storytellers, the closure of his haberdashery, the elements of good political speech, learning to play piano, former presidents as members of the Senate, former presidents as the head of their political party, Truman's feelings about Stevenson as candidate, selecting a vice president, attributes of a good president, support from labor during his time in office, the visit of his mother to the White House, the Fair Deal, "give 'em hell, Harry," Secretary Stimson, leaving Washington and the crowd at Union Station, and the fact that this interview is the first time in history a former president has remembered his administration on film.
This series of interviews between Murrow and Truman constitute the raw material that was edited into the CBS program "From Precinct to President: Some Reflections by Harry S. Truman" which aired on February 2, 1958 and was rebroadcast during CBS funeral coverage when Mr. Truman passed away in December, 1972. They are for viewing and research purposes only. For inquiries about reproductions, please contact the Truman Library.
This film is part of the Motion Picture series at the Truman Library. Please see this link for the National Archives Catalog record: catalog.archiv...
Негізгі бет MP66-13 Harry S. Truman Interviewed by Edward R. Murrow, February 1957 (11 of 12)
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