Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Truman Signs Marshall Aid Plan

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

984

Date Released

12 Apr 1948

Date submitted

8 Apr 1948

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Monty in Berlin
2. 2Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Rome See Pre-Election Army Parade
3. 3Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Truman Signs Marshall Aid Plan
4. 4Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Basic Back with a But
5. 5Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: £75,000 Record Pools Winner
6. 6Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Axemen Prove Mettle at Sydney Show
7. 7Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Photo-Finish Decides Sydney Cup Winner

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 7

Section Title

Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Truman Signs Marshall Aid Plan. DESCRIPTION: President Truman signs the Bill which will give aid to free nations. SHOTLIST: KS Truman seated with pen in hand, small group around him. MS & SCU Truman signs document. MS & CU Truman speaking says The signing of this act, is a momentous occasion in a world’s quest for enduring peace. This measure is America’s answer to the challenge facing the free world today.

Keywords

Politics and government

Locations

Washington DC

Footage sources

United States of America

Card file number

50065

Credits:

Commentator

Lionel James Gamlin

Length of story (in feet)

45

Story extras:

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