Yesterday's Big Story - Truman was sworn in as President and Funeral of FDR
Yesterday's Big Story - Truman was sworn in as President and Funeral of FDR
Yesterday's Big Story. In April 1945, Harry S, Truman was sworn in as President of the United States just four hours after the sudden death of Franklin D. Roosevelt shocked and saddened the free world. Men and women wept openly as the funeral procession moved slowly through the streets of Washington en route to the final resting place at Hyde Park, New York. Harry S. Truman is sworn in, in one hand he holds the bible and the other hand is raises as he's sworn in into Presidential office. MS - Outside shot of the White House the flag is flown at half mass in honor of the late President Franklin D Roosevelt. MA - There's a funeral procession and it the casket carrying the remains of President Roosevelt. People line the streets crying openly. Above shot - Shot of the cars in the funeral parade. MCUS - A lady of color openly crying.. MS - President Roosevelt's remains are carried on the Hyde Park Estate. CUS - Senator Bartley, "Arvin". CUS - Supreme Court Justice, Fred Vincent CUS - New York Senator, Herbert Layman, CUS - Chief of Staff , George Marshall with Admiral, Earnest King. MCUS - President Truman and his wife attend the funeral. MLS - His casket being lowered and there must be 1,000 bouquet of flowers at the grave site.