News in Brief: Washington, Truman Signs Price Bill.
News in Brief: Washington, Truman Signs Price Bill.
Clip: 351405_1_1
Year Shot: 1951
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1561
Original Film: 024-479-06
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, D.C.
Timecode: 00:40:37 - 00:41:17
News in Brief: Washington, Truman Signs Price Bill. The president reluctantly signs the wage and price bill sent to him by Congress just five hours before the expiration of the old law. He also presents the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Henry A. Commiskey for conspicuous gallantry in Korea (Korean war hero). Harry S Truman, frowning, signs a bill; shot of his signature and the document. President Truman places medal around man's neck. MS Congressional Medal winner.