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Leslie Coffelt Funeral

President Harry S. Truman (center group, front) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (center group, center) at Arlington National Cemetery, attending funeral services for Private Leslie Coffelt of the White House Police, who was killed while protecting President Truman from an assassination attempt on November 1. Walking behind President and Mrs. Truman are (left to right) General Robert Landry, General Harry Vaughan, and General Wallace Graham. All others are unidentified.

Leslie Coffelt Funeral Services

President Harry S. Truman (center, right) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (center, left) attend the funeral services for Private Leslie Coffelt at Arlington National Cemetery. Coffelt was killed while protecting President Harry S. Truman from an assassination attempt at Blair House on November 1, 1950. All others unidentified.

Leslie Coffelt Funeral Services

Cabinet members and others attend the funeral services for Private Leslie Coffelt at Arlington National Cemetery. Coffelt was killed while protecting President Harry S. Truman from an assassination attempt at Blair House on November 1, 1950. Pictured: Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder (third from left); Mrs. Ann Chapman (sixth from left); and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (seventh from left). All others unidentified.

Leslie Coffelt Funeral Services

Pallbearers carry the flag-draped casket of Private Leslie Coffelt during funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery. Coffelt was killed while protecting President Harry S. Truman from an assassination attempt at Blair House on November 1, 1950. Pictured: Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (far right of coffin); Mrs. Ann Chapman (second from right of coffin). All others unidentified.

Armistice Day Services

Assistant Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery during Armistice Day services. Chapman is representing The American Legion Department of Colorado. All others are unidentified.

Equestrian Statues Dedication

President Harry S. Truman (standing, back to camera) speaks during the dedication ceremony at Arlington Memorial Bridge for the equestrian statues given to the United States by Italy. Also pictured: Italian Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi (left of Truman). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Equestrian Statues Dedication

Ezio Pinza (at podium) sings for the dedication of the equestrian statues at Arlington Memorial Bridge that were given to the United States by the people of Italy. Also pictured, front row: Secretary of State Dean Acheson (left); President Harry S. Truman (second from left); and Italian Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi (right of podium). The two men seated behind President Truman and General Robert Landry (left) and General Harry Vaughan (right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook