Truman Sees Israel's President
Truman Sees Israel's President
Clip: 361182_1_1
Year Shot: 1948
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1536
Original Film: 021-147-02
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, DC
Timecode: 00:11:45 - 00:12:23
Shaky, dark in spots blurry in contrast and imagery President Truman greets Chaim Weizmann, leader of the New Jewish state in Palestine, and receives from him a 'Torah,' or sacred scroll. The Israel President, hoping for lifting of Arms Embargo, later sails from New York of first leg of journey to the Holy Land.