Funeral rites and ceremonies

The back exterior of the George C. Carson Funeral Home 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.

An undetermined street in Independence, Missouri, with cars and vehicles on the road. 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.

An undetermined street in Independence, Missouri, with cars and vehicles on the road. 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.

Exterior of the home of Harry S. Truman 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.

An undetermined street in Independence, Missouri, with cars and vehicles on the road, and houses along the sides of the street. 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.

Exterior of the home of Harry S. Truman 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.

The side of the George Carson Funeral Home on Lexington Avenue 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.

An undetermined street in Independence, Missouri, with cars and vehicles on the road. 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.

An undetermined street in Independence, Missouri, possibly Delaware Street, with cars and vehicles on the road. 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 parking lot at William Chrisman High School at the corner of Noland Road and U. S. Highway 24 in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.