Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes

Former President Harry S. Truman stands at attention with his hat over his heart as two Marines salute at the commissioning ceremony at the Marine Corps Air Station at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. From a series of 25 8 x 10 photos in a leather bound album showing the Trumans as honored guests in the review and commissioning ceremony of the first provisional Marine air-ground task force, commanded by Brigadier General James P. Riseley, USMC, at the Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Bess Wallace Truman (right) and Margaret Truman (fourth from right) with other spectators at the commissioning ceremony at the Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. From a series of 25 8 x 10 photos in a leather bound album showing the Truman's as honored guests in the review and commissioning ceremony of the first provisional Marine air-ground task force, commanded by Brigadier General James P. Riseley, USMC, at the Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

President Truman and Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson reviewing the Army Day Parade in Washington. From: Beth Gore

Former President Harry S. Truman passing a mobile honor guard at Le Havre. He is accompanied by the French Prefect Andre Thisy. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

During a visit to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, President Harry S. Truman (seated, third from left) speaks with Maj. General W.E. Kepner (seated, fourth from left), Commanding General of the Base, as they and unidentified others sit on a reviewing stand watching a military air show. From: Mrs. J.E. Dziadosz.

Cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, pass in review before President Harry S. Truman (not shown) during the President's first visit to the Academy. (See 70-4816 thru 70-4834). From: Captain O.A. Peterson, U.S.C.G.

On his first visit to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut, President Harry S. Truman watches two cadets present arms as he walks among an honor guard of cadets standing at attention. (See 70-4816 thru 70-4834.) (Same as 70-4823 except not cropped) From: Captain O.A. Peterson, U.S.C.G.

A view of the courtyard at the Harry S. Truman Library after wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman during Truman Week. On the left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard to his left. Of those standing at the gravesite who can be identified are (front row), left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner. Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, and John W. Snyder. Also present but not specifically identified are J.C. Truman, Lt. Gen.

A view of the courtyard at the Harry S. Truman Library with all present standing at attention after wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman during Truman Week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard to his left. Of those standing at the gravesite who can be identified are (front row), left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, and John W. Snyder. Also present but not specifically identified are J.C.

A view of the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman after a wreath-laying ceremony in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library during Truman week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard on his left. Of those standing by the gravesite who can be identified are (front row), left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Slightly behind and to Mrs. Daniel's left is John W. Snyder.