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A first-person view of the modern presidency from the men who held the office and those who served around them. Join us as C-SPAN presents Presidential Libraries: History Uncovered — the product of an unprecedented, yearlong search in cooperation with the National Archives for rare and unseen recordings from all 12 of the nation's presidential libraries. This continually growing web site houses hundreds of newly discovered films, audio, and video recordings and serves as the companion piece to C-SPAN's television and radio series.
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Programs 1 - 12 of 25
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Warm Springs
(31 min. 20 sec.)
B&W Silent
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Roosevelt: A composite film of FDR in Warm Springs, Georgia, between 1928 – 39. Footage includes FDR and others in therapeutic pool; FDR and others picnicking (the president's leg braces are visible as he reclines under a tree); children playing with baby sheep; misc. shots of the Georgia countryside. Explore Roosevelt archival material
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Truman in Key West, Florida
(21 min. 19 sec.)
B&W Silent
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Truman, 1946: Footage of President Truman vacationing at The Little White House in Old Town, Key West, Florida. Starting in 1946, Truman visited the island for rest and relaxation. President Truman paid 11 separate visits, covering 175 days, to his cherished retreat. Explore Truman archival material
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Man from Independence
(16 min. 55 sec.)
Color Sound
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Truman, 1955: This 1955 film was originally produced to raise funds for the construction of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. The film documents President Truman's hopes for the library and also includes historic footage recounting the major events of Mr. Truman's presidency. Explore Truman archival material
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Campaign 1952
(10 min. 35 sec.)
Color Sound
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Eisenhower, May 1952: Newsreel footage depicting various scenes of the 1952 presidential campaign. Discusses importance of daily newspapers, trains (whistle stops), and, more recently, airplanes, in getting the candidates out into the country to speak to voters face to face. Explore Eisenhower archival material
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