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Men and women of different races and backgrounds including Harry and Bess Truman stand together as the funeral procession for President Franklin D. Roosevelt rolls by near the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
Men and women of different races and backgrounds including Harry and Bess Truman stand together as the funeral procession for President Franklin D. Roosevelt rolls by near the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
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U.S. President Harry S. Truman makes a speech at a victory party after winning the presidential election.
U.S. President Harry S. Truman makes a speech at a victory party after winning the presidential election.
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Newspaper headlines announce President Truman's firing of General Douglas MacArthur.
Newspaper headlines announce President Truman's firing of General Douglas MacArthur.
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U.S. President Harry S. Truman smiles and waves from behind a podium at the Democratic National Convention.
U.S. President Harry S. Truman smiles and waves from behind a podium at the Democratic National Convention.
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U.S. President Harry S. Truman jumps out of his car to march in a parade.
U.S. President Harry S. Truman jumps out of his car to march in a parade.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
President Harry S. Truman and Gen. Mark Clark in Oval Office during World War II
Photographers shoot photos of President Harry S. Truman and Gen. Mark Clark during Clark's visit to the Oval Office / MS Truman wears light colored suit, bow tie; he smiles / MS Clark / Note: film has nitrate deterioration
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US Generals at home during World War II
General Mark Clark leaves White House after meeting with President Harry Truman on 6/1/45 / VS Gen. Carl Spaatz with cigarette; six bars on sleeve patch and pan up to him with cigarette; CU / VS Gen. Omar Bradley shakes hands, deplanes;...
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President Harry Truman attends Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia
VS Army-Navy football game in progress and crowd shots including US Naval Academy midshipmen / group surrounding US Pres. Harry Truman on field / he walks with Admiral Ernest King, steps to greet Navy Secretary James Forrestal
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Douglas MacArthur leaves Tokyo after being fired by US Pres. Harry Truman
Jean MacArthur holds bouquet of flowers as she stands on tarmac near a United States Army Air Forces plane; she and husband Douglas MacArthur are departing Tokyo after his firing by US Pres. Harry Truman / MacArthur and other officers...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Body of Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt arrives in Washington
Caisson with white horses stands by as Franklin Roosevelt's coffin is carefully placed on platform outside train / soldier salutes with horse and riderless saddle behind / motorcade and flags follow as coffin proceeds in direction of...
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President Harry S. Truman motorcade passes crowds on 1945 Navy Day in NYC
MS President Harry S. Truman limo drives up street past waving crowd with motorcade behind limo and motorcycle policeman with sidecar / from behind group of motorcycle police drive past crowd and police ensuring crowd stays behind line /...
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President Harry S. Truman waves from USS Renshaw
CU guns fire salute from destroyer USS Renshaw ship / MS President Truman stands in gun turret with naval officers, waves, radar above them
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President Harry S. Truman reviews US fleet on 1945 Navy Day in NYC
MCU Margaret Truman in fur coat crosses gangway to USS Renshaw followed by several other young women in fur coats then former first lady Edith Wilson and naval officer / MCU First Lady Bess Truman walks across gangway followed by naval...
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President Harry S. Truman speaks from USS Roosevelt and rides through NYC on 1945 Navy Day
VS President Harry S. Truman's motorcade as it goes through NYC and across bridges then comes to a stop / MS crowd and a few police next to Hotel Governor Clinton on 7th Avenue / VS Truman at microphone on deck of the USS Missouri,...
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President Harry S Truman's motorcade in 1945 Navy Day parade and arrival at NY City Hall
VS motorcade with President Harry S. Truman standing in limo surrounded by walking secret service men as it moves past huge crowds on sidewalks, bits of paper flying everywhere / from behind mounted police and drum corps and tuba go past...
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Night shots of Navy fleet and President Harry S. Truman boarding USS Missouri on Navy Day 1945 in NYC
VS night scenes of fleet on the Hudson River and buildings on the shore (very dark) / river shimmering under lights / Tilt down: President Harry S Truman and others board battleship USS Missouri from naval launch / MS headlights of...
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President Harry S. Truman motorcade in 1945 Navy Day parade in NYC
VS motorcade with President Harry S. Truman waving from limo surrounded by walking secret service men and secret service men on running boards and perched on back of car as it moves past huge crowds on sidewalks, confetti flying...
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At NYC 1945 Navy Day, President Harry S. Truman views fleet and table at which Japanese surrendered
LS through rigging on ship: squadron of four, then six bombers fly over / Foreground: sailors stand on USS Missouri deck as another ship goes buy with banner that reads New York / Foreground: sailor on deck salutes USS Renshaw as it...
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President Harry S. Truman and Navy personnel at New York City Hall for Navy Day 1945
Aerial: crowd in New York City Hall park as President Harry S. Truman limo sits in front of New York City Hall / Tilt down: Truman and entourage exit City Hall and gets in limo, sailors stand at attention on sidewalk, color guard on...
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President Harry S. Truman at NYC City Hall for Navy Day festivities in 1945
MS presidential limo with driver sits outside City Hall, Navy band plays on steps, color guard on sidewalk, sailors stand on sidewalk at attention, dignitaries at top of steps salute flag / Tilt down: street route crowded with throngs of...
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Averell Harriman departs Washington State for Tokyo
Averell Harriman, special assistant to President Harry Truman, walks toward camera with US Air Force officer / Harriman and officers pose for photos in front of USAF plane on airfield / Harriman boards USAF plane (emblem prominent on...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
South Korea military parade commemorates first anniversary of peace after World War II
Low angle view American soldiers marching past camera on right / VS tanks of the US 31st Infantry rumble past / various South Korean military units marching / decorated reviewing stand with officers saluting with American and South...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Huge crowd in NY City celebrates end of US war with Japan
Reporters rushing through room in White House after President Harry Truman announces end of war / two women standing on ledge of building in Times Square throwing ticker tape / overhead shot of huge crowd in Times Square celebrating /...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Harry S Truman dedicates former President's Room at Union Station as new USO lounge
Title card superimposed on party scene: 'Truman opens 'royal lounge' to VIP's (GI's)' / exterior of Union Station and Columbus Fountain / Truman greeted at car / he gives parcels to Sergeant Irving B. Wait and WAVE Seaman Shirley Burns...