Funeral rites and ceremonies

Former First Lady Bess W. Truman and the family of Margaret Truman Daniel are escorted by members of the military to the grave site of former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Truman Library. Mr. Truman's casket is set into place by the pallbearers. All others are unidentified.

Distinguished guests are escorted to the grave site by members of the military for the funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman. The interment took place in the courtyard of the Truman Library. All are unidentified.

Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman and the Daniel family arrive at the grave site of former President Harry S. Truman, after the arrival of the casket. The funeral was held in the courtyard of the Truman Library. All others are unidentified.

Former First Lady Bess Wallace Truman and the Daniel family arrive at the funeral of former president Harry S. Truman, held in the courtyard of the Truman Library.

President Harry S. Truman (left) stands with Brig. General Elliott Roosevelt and his wife, Faye Emerson Roosevelt (center and right), as they wait for the funeral procession of former President Franklin Roosevelt to begin. Standing behind Mrs. Roosevelt is Admiral William Leahy. All others are unidentified. From the scrapbooks of Matt Connelly, Vol. 1.

Russian women burying their dead after Stalingrad was bombed by the Germans. They have shovels with them indicating that they had to dig the graves themselves. Photos were retrieved from captured German prisoners of war. This series includes photos 2009-2671 to 2009-2713 and 2009-2736.

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. The funeral route can be seen in red. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of Bess Truman Parkway (North Northwest Parkway) as it crosses under U. S. Highway 24 near the driveway entrance to the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. 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.

The exterior of the 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. This was scanned from the original negative. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of the exterior of the 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. This was scanned from the original negative. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.