GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
"GREAT UPSET OF '48"- PT3 . A look at the 1948 Presidential campaign of Harry S. Truman. A preponderance of this documentary is comprised of archival B&W footage, with color contemporary interviews intermixed and duly noted as such.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL: Series of graphics of paper headlines announcing Truman's slide in popularity and calling for a "Draft Eisenhower" move by GOP.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL: Smiling HENRY WALLACE moving his way through press men. MS/CUs of DWIGHT EISENHOWER giving a backyard interview, looking jovial.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL Truman campaign train rolling into station. MS of HARRY S. TRUMAN fly-fishing in press op.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL: President Harry Truman giving an address. We are depending on each and every one of you
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
COLOR: Truman aide GEORGE ELSEY talking about Truman s ridged speeches & having trouble w/ reading from script.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
COLOR. MARGARET TRUMAN stating that when Harry Truman decided to ditch his scripts and speak off the cuff, he did much better.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL: June 7, 1948 Harry Truman speaking from caboose of his campaign train during Whistle Stop Tour, I have been in politics a long time, and it makes no difference what they say about you, if it isn't so. If they can prove it on you, you are in a bad fix indeed. They have never been able to prove it on me. I suppose you d like to meet my family. LS people gathered around train caboose. Harry Truman introduces his wife BESS TRUMAN, Harry jokes that "This is the Boss" & daughter Margaret.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL Harry Truman on parade through city.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
DO NOT USE: Still of empty seats in Omaha theater during a poorly planned Truman speech.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL: Low angle GV looking up at stunt flyer, flying airplane upside down at air show. MCU HARRY S. TRUMAN watching the aerial stunt. Subjective POV from Truman's campaign train as it enters station in Oregon, the platform is packed with people. MS Mr. Truman speaking to crowd.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
DO NOT USE B&W ARCHIVAL Harry Truman in office during a 1969 interview, I made the statement that I thought Stalin was a pretty good fella that I never had any trouble with him. And if you don t think the newspapermen made a field day out of that, you re mistaken.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
COLOR shot of ROBERT DONOVAN saying that the media's nitpicking had a sincere effect of public impression of the Truman administration.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL: TLS/MSs Republican delegates arriving at train station in Philadelphia for 1948 Convention. Exterior TLSs convention hall, cars passing in FG. Interior LS/GVs Caucasian & African American carpenters building convention stage.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL: GV inside TV studio showing reporter sitting before early TV camera. MS technicians working. MS man giving the "on air" cue w/ finger.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
DO NOT USE B&W ARCHIVAL: Live broadcast following news reporter & crowds as they view the nomination results.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
DO NOT USE B&W ARCHIVAL: Live broadcast MCU "scoreboard" (tally board), panels flipping to spell "DEWEY WINS". MS sweaty news reporter announcing that Dewey has won the Republican nomination. MCU board stating that "Dewey Wins".
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL MS flag hanging from building reading "Welcome Dewey Headquarters Ballroom". MCU THOMAS DEWEY and wife in attendance at HQ dedication. GV men & women filing through the "Dewey Headquarters " doors. CU sign on door: "Executive Chambers". GV/MS Thomas Dewey, then DA of NYC, meeting with staff.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL: CU newspaper headlines announcing busts of Lucky Luciano and other gangsters during Dewey's tenure as District Attorney.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL GOP Presidential candidate THOMAS DEWEY at 1944 Republican National Convention. GV supporters with Dewey placards.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL Thomas Dewey speaking to crowd on the Presidential campaign trail of 1948. MS people gathered to listen. MCU Dewey in New York, tipping his hat to supporters.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL Thomas Dewey in office as Governor of New York.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
COLOR: MCU journalist PHILLIP GEYELIN saying Dewey was an attractive candidate.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL: GV Thomas Dewey speaking at the 1948 Republican Convention. we must solve the problem of establishing a just and a lasting peace in the world. And of securing to our own and other like-minded people blessings of freedom and of individual opportunity. Elevated LS convention floor filled with supporting delegates. MCU EARL WARREN, Dewey's running mate, later Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and his wife waving to the crowd. Several MS/MCU/GV delegates on floor clapping, waving placards & noisemakers.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
COLOR: shot of ROBERT DONOVAN, former Truman Aide, saying the Dewey/Warren ticket looked like a sure winner.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL: CLAIRE BOOTH LUCE at 1948 Republican National Convention waving from podium. MS press photographers taking picture.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
DO NOT USE: Still photo of Herbert Brownell & Dewey.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
COLOR: Herbert Brownell stating that the press thought Truman didn't have a chance at winning the presidency.
GREAT UPSET OF '48 - PT3
B&W ARCHIVAL White male delegates standing & waving at the 1948 Republican National Convention. MS enthusiastic white woman waving baton on delegate floor.