July Films at the National Archives and Records Administration Washington, DC . . . The National Archives and Records Administration presents several free films during the month of July.
All programs are free and open to the public.
This new documentary by Charles Guggenheim traces the life of Harry S. Truman from his birth through his Presidency. Narrated by David McCullough, the film examines Truman s lengthy courtship of his wife, service in World War I, entry into local politics, election to the U.S. Senate, and rise to the Presidency. Mr. Guggenheim is tentatively scheduled to introduce the screening. The book, which has inspired generations of readers to study history, was originally published in 1955. In 1998, it once again became a bestseller.