Truman Resigns Presidency (1952)

Unused, unissued footage dates and locations may be unclear, unknown. Harry S Truman resigns Presidency Washington DC, United States of America. American newsreel item with commentary. L, S of President Harry Truman and his wife Bess Truman alighting from car at night. M, S of Trumans being welcomed back to White House after a holiday. M, S of group of photographers. M, S of Truman holding up the new key to the rebuilt White House. M, S of officials entering White House. General view of the Jefferson Jackson dinner two nights later. L, S of Truman arriving and walking through lane of diners. General view of the dinner scene. C, U of Mrs Truman and National Chairman Mr McKinney seated at table. L, S of Truman addressing the gathering. M, S of Truman speaking. He says he will not be a candidate for reelection, saying I have served my country long and I think efficiently, and honestly I shall not accept a renomination. I do not feel that it is my duty to spend another four years in the Whi