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Truman, Fred L., 1915-1997

Listening to the radio for election results regarding the election of Harry S. Truman as Vice-President Elect, are Senator Truman's family

Shown seated around the radio in the home of Martha Ellen Truman, mother of Harry S. Truman, as they await election results, declaring Harry S. Truman, Vice-President Elect, are, Left to Right: Vivian Truman, brother of Harry S. Truman; Pvt. Fred Truman, nephew; Mary Jane Truman, sister; Martha Ann Truman (later Martha Ann Swoyer), niece; and Mary Ellen Truman, mother of Harry S. Truman.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at Truman gravesite

A view of the courtyard at the Harry S. Truman Library after wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman during Truman Week. On the left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard to his left. Of those standing at the gravesite who can be identified are (front row), left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner. Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, and John W. Snyder. Also present but not specifically identified are J.C. Truman, Lt. Gen.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at gravesite of former President Truman

A view of the courtyard at the Harry S. Truman Library with all present standing at attention after wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman during Truman Week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard to his left. Of those standing at the gravesite who can be identified are (front row), left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, and John W. Snyder. Also present but not specifically identified are J.C.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Truman

A view of the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman after a wreath-laying ceremony in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library during Truman week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard on his left. Of those standing by the gravesite who can be identified are (front row), left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Slightly behind and to Mrs. Daniel's left is John W. Snyder.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman

A lone Army soldier stands in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library after placing a wreath on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman during Truman week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard to his left. Of those honored guests standing by the gravesite who can be identified are (front row) left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman; Fred Truman; Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Slightly behind Mrs. Daniel and to her left are J. C. Truman and John W. Snyder.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman

Two unidentified Army personnel prepare to depart after placing a wreath on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library during Truman Week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard on his left. Of the honored guests standing at the gravesite who can be identified are (front row) left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Slightly behind and to the left of Mrs. Daniel are J. C.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman

Two unidentified Army personnel place a wreath on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library during Truman Week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard on his left. Of the honored guests standing by the gravesite who can be identified are, front row, left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. J. C. Truman is standing slightly behind Mrs. Daniel on her left.