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Presentation of the Colors at the Truman Funeral

73-485
Accession Number
73-485
3.5x5 inches
Color
HST Keywords
Truman Funeral - Gravesite - Interment Services; Lembcke, Father
People Pictured
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

The military pallbearers finish folding the flag that draped on the casket of former president Harry S. Truman. The pallbearers are identified, left to right, near side: casket bearer team leader Sgt. Lyle Gray, Army; Seaman Richard Seid, Navy; S/Sgt. Bill Taylor, Air Force; Sgt. Tim Phillips, Marines. Left to right, far side: Sgt. Juan Escobar, Marines; Seaman James Brainard III, Coast Guard; Seaman David Elmendorf, Navy; Sgt. Greg Kulick, Army (holding flag). The burial of former President Truman was in the courtyard of the Truman Library. Father John H. Lembcke, Jr.(in white robe) presides as the officiating minister.

Date(s)
December 28, 1972

Content last reviewed: May 02, 2024