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Funeral Services for Former President Harry S. Truman

Military pallbearers stand around the casket of former President Harry S. Truman, preparing to fold the flag draped over his casket during his funeral in the courtyard of the Truman Library. 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. Left to right, far side: Sgt. Juan Escobar, Marines; Seaman James Brainard III, Coast Guard; Seaman David Elmendorf, Navy; Sgt. Greg Kulick, Army. Father John H. Lembcke, Jr.

Building with Shades Over Windows

This is half of a stereo slide showing building with windows that have bamboo shades over them on the outside. The building appears to be a long single story building. A large water feature is out front of the building, and a United States flag is on the flagpole. The building is possibly located in Iran and the picture was taken by General Robert Landry during his Iranian trip.

Presidential Trip to Fort Benning, Georgia

The massed colors of the Third Infantry Division parade before President Harry S. Truman during his visit to Fort Benning, Georgia. Truman is standing in the front row of the reviewing stand, third from the right. Secretary of Defense Louis A. Johnson is standing to Truman's left. Various cabinet members may be in the back row. Photograph is part of a scrapbook identified as "The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Ga., 21 April 1950. Visit of Harry S. Truman, President of the United States."

U.S. Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews Preparing to Leave Okinawa

Francis P. Matthews, United States Navy Secretary (1949-1951) is shown departing from Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. A military band, flag detail, honor salute by a group of soldiers as well as a partial view of the Navy airplane are in view. In the distance a ship can be seen on the sea. This photograph is part of a scrapbook entitled "Hon. Francis P. Matthews, the Secretary of the Navy visits Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on Sunday, 19 November 1950."

Knights of Columbus Member in Cherbourg, France

Identified as Catholic Church affiliated Knights of Columbus Secretary Henry Wolfe shown handing out what appears to be cigarettes to two men. The man on the far right is wearing what is probably a World War I uniform and is holding an American flag. An American Legion event/gathering is being held in Paris, France at this time. Mr. Wolfe is wearing a Knights of Columbus armband. This photograph is part of a group associated with the Knights of Columbus activities taking place in Paris during this American Legion event. The date is believed to be fall, 1927.