Truman Sees Latest Armaments

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1134
Date Released
26 Feb 1951
Date submitted
23 Feb 1951
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Truman Sees Latest Armaments
  2. 2Ice Hurdling
  3. 3Hypnotism with a Purpose
  4. 4Old Opponents Meet Again
  5. 5The Canberra’s Record
  6. 6British Film Academy Awards

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Truman at Proving Grounds. DESCRIPTION: At a testing ground in Maryland, President Truman recently inspected American armaments, including a new light tank, named after the late General Walker. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. MS tank in water. Various shots of new type of tank the General Walker being tested passing through water, etc. Truman stands watching same. In canteen, Truman feeds with other Servicemen, Truman with his tray receiving his food.
Keywords
Politics and government; Entertainment and leisure; Vehicles; Food and cooking; Weapons; Military
Locations
Maryland
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
55079
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
56
Story extras:
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