One Minute History
051 Truman and the Atomic Bomb - One Minute History
The use of atomic weapons forced the Japanese to surrender. Many argue that the bombings were unnecessary, stating that more conventional methods may have been as effective. Casualty estimates for an invasion of mainland Japan were in...
PBS
Why Do We Drink Milk in School?
Did you drink milk in school? Congrats, you drank the results of a government subsidy program!
One Minute History
President Truman and the Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb - World War II - One Minute History
The history behind President Truman and his decision to use atomic weapons at the end of World War II
Curated Video
Various newsreels 1945
SHOWS01:38:55 Caption "Air forces come home via bomber"01:38:59 Air traffic control tower looking out at 55 bombers on the runway01:39:03 Veterans inside the bombers01:39:10 Man gets out of plane and kisses the tarmac01:39:19 ...
Curated Video
Universal Newsreel
Story 9, Un News: Wallace Speeches Curbed / Unrra Austrian Camp,200 Un 19-539, 19 Sep 1946, B/W, Sound13:26:50 Wallace Enters White House. Cus. Wallace Agrees To Cancel Further Talks Going Easy On Russia, Previous Speech Referred To As...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
President Harry S Truman Meets With Diplomat, Admiral, And Politician At White House
Car pulling up to White House / lawyer and diplomat Joseph Edward Davies with Admiral William Daniel Leahy and Harry L Hopkins stand around President Harry S Truman desk / Davies / President Truman talking to Hopkins / Hopkins bends down...
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MacArthur Relieved Of Command
SHOWS06:23:30: CU of journalists making notes as President Harry S Truman talks. They rush out the door when he's finished. CUs of newspaper headlines - "Truman Fires MacArthur!"06:24:03: General Douglas MacArthur at his Japanese...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Election day across the United States, many candidates vote in 1948 general election
Long line of men & women along city sidewalk / line enters polling place / line inside to vote / VS people enter booths, pull curtains, exit booths / man comes out, takes baby from woman who enters voting booth // women walk across lawn...
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USA: ANNUAL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: "TURKEY DAY"
English/Nat
It's the annual Thanksgiving holiday in the United States Thursday and there are few Americans who won't be celebrating.
It is America's biggest day for family reunions, travel and eating and commonly known as "Turkey day"...
Curated Video
The Truman Story
SHOWSTruman's birthplace in Lamar, Mo., still pictures of him in his WWI uniform, and WWI battle scenes. Truman campaignsreviews a military paradeposes with Pres. Roosevelt at the 1944 Demo. conventionaddresses Congressposes aboard the...
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spl cut story "truman condition" shows: man reporting to press, pres. truman's condition, sof:
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Truman Presidential Audio Collection
Hear some of President Truman's speeches, including the surrenders of Germany and of Japan, from the Harry S. Truman digital archive. Other speeches cover post-war issues such as price controls, and the opening of the United Nations.
PBS
Pbs: The American Experience: Harry S. Truman
PBS offers a comprehensive look at the presidency of Harry S. Truman. Content includes a very detailed biography, a look at his domestic and foreign politics, enduring legacy, and more. Primary sources supplement the content, and a...