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Truman Funeral at Truman Library

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 places a floral tribute on the casket of Mr. Truman. The pallbearers leave in formation on the left. 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.

Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman at the Truman Library

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. All others are unidentified.