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Wreath-Laying Ceremonies at the Truman gravesite

A view of the courtyard gravesite at the Harry S. Truman Library during a wreath-laying ceremony for former President Harry S. Truman. Of those who can be identified are Rev. Thomas Melton (right) and the Army color guard (left). Standing in front of the grave are, left to right, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, an unidentified woman, and Rufus Burrus. (See 74-1067 through 1097.) (Original 35-mm negative provided.)

Wreath-Laying Ceremonies at gravesite of former President Truman

In the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library, an Army wreath bearer carries the wreath to be placed on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman. In the background are: Rev. Thomas Melton (left), the Army Color Guard, and honored guests. Of those guests who can be identified are, left to right - first row: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Also among the honored guests, but not able to be identified, are Fred Truman, J.C. Truman, John W. Snyder, Lt. Gen.

Wreath-Laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Truman

At Truman Week ceremonies held in the Truman Library courtyard, an Army wreath-bearer holds the wreath to be placed on former President Harry S. Truman's gravesite. In the background are Rev. Thomas Melton (left), the Army Color Guard, and honored guests. Of those guests who can be identified are, left to right (front row): Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Also among the honored guests are Fred Truman, J.C. Truman, John W. Snyder, Lt. Gen.

Table of veterans at Library reception

Group of Battery D members seated at a table during a reception the day of the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. Seated second from the left is L. Curtis Tiernan, chaplain of Battery D. Seated third from the right is Harry Vaughan, former Military Aide to President Truman. The others are unidentified. (See 2005-297 and 298.) The china pattern in the photo is that used by the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City, Missouri. See also 59-1628-23. From: Conrad Smith (from an album that belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")

Father Tiernan and unidentified others at Library dedication reception

Father Curtis L. Tiernan (2nd from right), former Chaplain of the 35th Division, speaks with unidentified members of Battery "D", 129th Field Artillery, 35th Division, at a reception celebrating the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library. One of the men holds the flag of Battery D. See also 59-1628-09. From: Conrad Smith (from an album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")

Battery D men at Library Dedication reception

Members of Battery D at a reception for the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library at an unidentified location. Present are: Father Curtis L. Tiernan (center), who was chaplain of the 35th Division; General Harry Vaughan (3rd from right); and John W. Snyder (3rd from left), former Treasury Secretary; and unidentified others. See also 59-1628-20. From: Conrad Smith (from album that had belonged to Francis Yeager, Battery "D")