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Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman

73-490
Accession Number
73-490
3.5x5 inches
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

The burial service of former President Harry S. Truman takes place in the courtyard of the Truman Presidential Library. Father John H. Lembcke, Jr., presides as officiating minister. Bess W. Truman and Margaret Truman Daniel are seated near the head of the casket. An unidentified man is presenting the folded United States flag that lay on Mr. Truman's casket to Mrs. Truman.

Date(s)
December 28, 1972

Content last reviewed: May 02, 2024