Shows B’nai B’rith dinner honoring Edward Jacobson at the Statler Hotel in Washington, DC, March 21, 1950. Jacobson is sitting next to the lectern but does not speak. The sound quality is poor throughout, played slow and sometimes with distortion. Remarks by Frank Goldman, president of B’nai B’rith, who introduces Trygve Lie, Secretary-General of the United Nations. Song by Mimi Benzell of the Metropolitan Opera Company. More remarks by Goldman, who introduces Vice President Alben Barkley. A narrated portion accompanies still photographs of dignitaries at the dinner, including J. Howard McGrath, Tom Clark, and VP Barkley. Remarks by Goldman, who presents certificate to Jacobson.
This footage was donated on DVD by Gloria Schusterman, daughter of Edward Jacobson. Its restrictions are unknown. Potential users may need to seek permission from the Jacobson family or B'nai B'rith. Please credit: Harry S. Truman Library.
This film is part of the Motion Picture series at the Truman Library. Please see this link for the National Archives Catalog record: [ Ссылка ]
