President Truman’s Visitor from Persia

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1068A
Date Released
24 Nov 1949
Date submitted
21 Nov 1949
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Truman’s Visitor From Persia. DESCRIPTION: The Shah of Persia has been paying a State Visit to President Truman, an important event, not only because it’s the first time such a visit had been made to America on official business, but also because of Persia’s strategic position in the Middle East. SHOTLIST: KS. Shah at door of plane. Truman greets the Shah of Persia as he alights from plane, inspects guard of honour. The two of them drive along in open car acknowledging crowds.
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government
Locations
Washington DC
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
52814
Credits:
Commentator
Franklin Engelmann
Length of story (in feet)
45
Story extras:
Film clip

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'President Truman’s Visitor from Persia', British Movietone News Issue No. 1068A, 24 Nov 1949. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/16059 (Accessed 08 Feb 2025)