MP66-3 Harry S. Truman Interviewed by Edward R. Murrow, February 1957 (1 of 12)

Outtakes from Edward R. Murrow's interview of former president Harry S. Truman at the Olney Inn in Islamorada, Florida, between February 8-15, 1957; filmed by Charles Mack and Martin Barnett. Subject matter on this reel includes: establishing the Truman Library and raising money for it; explaining the importance of the presidential papers and archives which the Library will house; providing for public figures who have served their country, state, or city; first coming to prominence doing the work of the Truman Committee; keeping the Vice President informed on all affairs of state; the importance of the Secret Service; recollection of the day President Roosevelt died and Truman was informed that he would be president; having no regrets and always looking ahead; proposing the Marshall Plan, which was the most significant reason why communism has been kept in check; the Truman Doctrine foreign policy agenda to protect Greece and Turkey and Berlin; trying to work with the Republican and Democratic congresses while president; failures in trying to get healthcare established for people of modest incomes; relieving General Douglas MacArthur of duty; the effect that the presidency has had on the Truman family in daily life; and replacing cabinet members who could not agree with Truman's decisions.

Some of the material in this reel duplicates some material on MP66-4, except that it was shot from a different angle.

This series of interviews between Murrow and Truman constitute the raw material that was edited into the CBS program "From Precinct to President: Some Reflections by Harry S. Truman" which aired on February 2, 1958 and was rebroadcast during CBS funeral coverage when Mr. Truman passed away in December, 1972. They are for viewing and research purposes only. For inquiries about reproductions, please contact the Truman Library.

This film is part of the Motion Picture series at the Truman Library. Please see this link for the National Archives Catalog record: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/595162