President Truman Visits Texas
President Truman Visits Texas
Clip: 362451_1_1
Year Shot: 1948
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1775
Original Film: 021-183-02
HD: N/A
Location: Texas
Timecode: 00:07:05 - 00:08:34
The campaign swings into high gear, with the presidential candidates leaving California and heading in opposite directions. President Harry Truman gets a big welcome in Texas, where he has breakfast with "Cactus" Jack Garner. Meanwhile, Governor Thomas Dewey swings north, corraling votes in Oregon and Washington. MSs President Harry S. Truman riding in convertible, being presented with long-haired lamb by supporter. TLS/CUs President Truman visiting the Alamo. LSs crowds gathered in Austin, Texas. MSs President Truman with former House Speaker Sam Rayburn on presidential campaign train. LSs crowds gathered to support Thomas Dewey. MSs Thomas Dewey waving to crowds from convertible.