Preparations for the Funeral at Truman Library
Members of the military prepare for the firing of the cannons for the 21-gun salute at the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. All are unidentified.
Military funerals
Preparations for the Funeral at Truman Library
A view of the grave site preparations in the courtyard of the Truman Library during the preparation for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman.
Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman
Military pallbearers stand around the casket of former President Harry S. Truman preparing to fold the flag draped over his casket during his funeral in the courtyard of the Truman Library. The pallbearers are identified, left to right, near side: casket bearer team leader Sgt. Lyle Gray, Army; Seaman Richard Seid, Navy; S/Sgt. Bill Taylor, Air Force; Sgt. Tim Phillips, Marines. Left to right, far side: Sgt. Juan Escobar, Marines; Seaman James Brainard III, Coast Guard; Seaman David Elmendorf, Navy; Sgt. Greg Kulick, Army. Former First Lady Bess W.
Truman Funeral at Truman Library
The burial service of former President Harry S. Truman takes place in the courtyard of the Truman Presidential Library. Father John H. Lembcke, Jr., presides as officiating minister. Bess W. Truman and Margaret Truman Daniel are seated near the head of the casket.
Mourners View the Casket of Former President Harry S. Truman
Members of the public view the casket in the Truman Library lobby while paying their last respects to former President Harry S. Truman. Honor Guard members guard the casket. All are unidentified.
Mourners View the Casket of Former President Harry S. Truman
Members of the public view the casket in the Truman Library lobby while paying their last respects to former President Harry S. Truman. Honor Guard members guard the casket. All are unidentified.
Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman at the Truman Library
The burial service of former President Harry S. Truman takes place in the courtyard of the Truman Presidential Library. Father John H. Lembcke, Jr. presides as officiating minister. Bess W. Truman and Margaret Truman Daniel are seated near the head of the casket. An unidentified man is presenting the folded United States flag that lay on Mr. Truman's casket to Mrs. Truman. All others are unidentified.
Harry S. Truman Funeral at Truman Library
Members of the public view the casket in the Truman Library lobby while paying their last respects to former President Harry S. Truman. Honor Guard members guard the casket. All are unidentified.
Funeral Services for Former President Harry S. Truman
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.
Truman Funeral at Truman Library
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.