Presidential libraries

Members of the military and others await the arrival of the casket at the Truman Library the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. All are unidentified.

A view of the front lawn of the Harry S. Truman Library, from the front steps of the Library, preparing for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman.

Officers from the United States Fifth Army make preparations at the Truman Library for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. All are unidentified.

The United States flag is flaying at half-staff during preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. This photo was taken from the sidewalk coming up to the entrance of the Library.

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. Truman Library Director Dr. Ben Zobrist is seated on the far left, facing the camera, just under the portrait of President Truman. All others are unidentified.

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

Clifford McCullough (left) shakes hands with Truman Library Director Dr. Philip Brooks (foreground, right) during Mr. McCullough's retirement party. Bessie Taylor is standing in the background.

Clifford McCullough holds a plaque given to him at his party for his retirement from the Harry S. Truman Library. The party took place in the Library lounge. Also present are Bessie Taylor (right) and Truman Library Director Dr. Philip Brooks (second from right).

This photograph shows part of a silver service from the USS Missouri, including a punch bowl and cups, on exhibit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.

This photograph shows part of a silver service from the USS Missouri, including a punch bowl and cups, on exhibit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.