President: Spans Nation In Pre-Election Tour
President: Spans Nation In Pre-Election Tour
Clip: 361203_1_1
Year Shot: 1948
(Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1536
Original Film: 021-150-02
HD: N/A
Location: CHICAGO & OMAHA
Timecode: 00:27:05 - 00:28:20
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery President Harry Truman arrives on pre-election tour of Western States. Huge throngs cheer him as he drives through the city. In Omaha, Nebraska, Mr. Truman marches with veterans and lays a wreath at tomb of Father Flanagan of Boys' Town fame.