Funeral rites and ceremonies

A view from a car of the George C. Carson Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri, near the corner of Lexington Avenue and South Fuller Avenue. 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.

Delaware Street in Independence, Missouri, looking south across Truman Road. The fence around the Truman home can be seen on the left. This photo was taken along funeral procession route for former President Harry S. Truman. The two women walking down the sidewalk are unidentified. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of the George W. Carson Funeral Home 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.

Exterior of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, taken from U. S. Highway 24. 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.

Exterior of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library 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.

View of 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. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

Street view of the corner of Lexington Avenue and South Fuller Avenue in Independence, Missouri. The George C. Carson Funeral Home can be seen on the right side. 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.

Side view of George C. Carson Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri, taken along Fuller Street. 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.

View of Delaware Street in Independence, Missouri, taken along Bess Truman Parkway. This photo was taken along funeral procession route for former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

The exterior of William Chrisman Junior High School at 703 West Maple Avenue 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.