Amputees Show Fitness
Amputees Show Fitness
Clip: 351307_1_1
Year Shot: 1951
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1559
Original Film: 024-465-04
HD: N/A
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C., USA
Timecode: 00:54:14 - 00:54:57
Two disabled veterans of World War II, in Washington to show Korean wounded that recovery with artificial limbs can be attained, show President Truman how adept they are despite their handicaps. CUS - Herman Fepper lost both his legs in WWII demonstrates to President Truman how two prostheses that replaced both legs help him get around MCUS - Many Culberry lost both his arms and once again how the two prostheses help him lead a normal life as possible, he demonstrates his flexibility by pulling out a matchbook, striking a match to light a cigarette CUS - President Truman shaking the hands of the vets at one time