U.S. Army

The side of the George Carson Funeral Home on Lexington Avenue in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. This was scanned from the original negative. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

An undetermined street in Independence, Missouri, with cars and vehicles on the road. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. This was scanned from the original negative. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

An undetermined street in Independence, Missouri, possibly Delaware Street, with cars and vehicles on the road. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. This was scanned from the original negative. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

Aerial view of Independence, Missouri, showing the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum along the center right side. This photo compiled as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

Aerial view of Independence, Missouri, showing the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum along the center right side. This photo compiled as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of the parking lot at William Chrisman High School at the corner of Noland Road and U. S. Highway 24 in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of the exterior of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, taken from Spring Street. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. People are unidentified. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

View of main entrance to Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

View of the burial site for former President Harry S. Truman at the Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of North Delaware Street in Independence, Missouri, between West Truman Road and West Farmer Avenue. This photo was taken along funeral procession route for former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.