Presidential libraries

The catafalque for former President Harry S. Truman's casket is prepared in the lobby of the Truman Library.

A military band practices on the lawn of the Truman Library during preparations for the funeral of Harry S. Truman. All are unidentified.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carson and Helen Luckey (standing) discuss details of the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman.

The United States flag and flags for the branches of the military are in the lobby of the Truman Library during preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman.

this is a view of the front lawn and front of Truman Library during preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. This view is taken from near Pleasant Street and Highway 24.

An unidentified cameraman carries in equipment as the Truman Library prepares for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman.

Officers from the United States Fifth Army and Harry S. Truman Library staff gather in the Library Research Room to discuss procedures and preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. All are unidentified.

This is a view of the replica of the Liberty Bell on the grounds of the Truman Library during preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. The person near the Bell is unidentified.

This is a view of the grounds of the Harry S. Truman Library during preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman.

This is a view of the Truman Library during preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. A car is partly blocking the driveway to the Library, and an unidentified guard is standing outside the car.