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Truman

1997•4h 20m
Documentary

He was a farmer, a businessman, an unknown politician who suddenly found himself president. Of all the men who had held the highest office, Harry Truman was the least prepared, but would prove to be a surprise.

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Production

David Grubin Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

Narrator (voice)

Harry S. Truman

Harry S. Truman

Self (archive footage)

Bess Truman

Bess Truman

Self (archive footage)

Margaret Truman Daniel

Margaret Truman Daniel

Self (archive footage)

David McCullough

David McCullough

Self

Walt Bodine

Self

Vernon Jarrett

Self

Walter Lefeber

Self

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