Funeral rites and ceremonies

Unidentified members of the public walk up the driveway of the Harry S. Truman Library (left) to pay their respects and view the casket of former President Harry S. Truman after his death the day before.

Unidentified members of the public walk up the driveway of the Harry S. Truman Library to pay their respects and view the casket of former President Harry S. Truman.

Former President Harry S. Truman, Mrs. Bess Truman, and their daughter, Margaret, arrive at Washington Cathedral today for a funeral service for Chief Justice Fred Vinson, who died Tuesday. Harry S. Truman appointed Vinson to the nation's highest judicial post in 1946. The former President and Mrs. Bess Truman came here from Independence, Missouri, for the service. Margaret came from New York. Same as 68-1478, only better print. From: Houston Post.

Margaret Truman greets her father, Harry S. Truman, at Union Station today as the former President arrives to attend funeral services for Chief Justice Fred Vinson. Margaret came to Washington D. C. earlier from New York. From: Houston Post.

Former President Harry S. Truman leaves his car to enter the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for funeral services for Maurice J. Tobin in Boston this morning. Tobin, former Governor of Massachusetts and Secretary of Labor in the Truman administration died on Sunday. From: Houston Post.

A photograph of the flag draped casket of President John F. Kennedy lying in state at the Capital. Honor guard and guests are shown around the casket. Mrs. John F. (Jacqueline) Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy are on the far right side of the picture. Attorney General Robert Kennedy stands just to her right.

The body of former President Harry S. Truman arrives at the George C. Carson Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri. The flag in front of the funeral home can be seen flying at half-staff.

The body of former President Harry S. Truman arrives at the George C. Carson Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri.

The body of former President Harry S. Truman arrives at the George C. Carson Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri.

A group of unidentified soldiers stand outside the George C. Carson Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri, where the body of former President Harry S. Truman was delivered to be prepared for burial.