| Marine Major William Barber Receives Medal | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1577 |
| Catalog #: | 352109 | |
| Clip Number: | 352109-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 025-589-05 | |
| Timecode: | 00:46:16 - 00:46:53 | |
| Location: | Washington, DC | |
| Year Shot: | 1952 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors, Military, Congressional Medal Of Honor LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. PERSONALITIES: Truman, Harry | |
| Description: | Dull, faded in imagery and contrast Marine Major William Barber receives the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in Korean fighting. His 3 year old son momentarily steals the spotlight when ceremonies begin. Truman pins medal on Barber and congratulates him, shakes his hand. Barbers family including daughter and son stand by President Truman. CUS - Major William Barber standing by President Truman with his hand on his son's head CUS - President Truman awarding Major William Barber the Medal of Honor MCUS - Camera panning the children of Maj Barber | |
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