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Wreath-Laying Ceremonies at gravesite of former President Truman

In the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library, an Army wreath bearer carries the wreath to be placed on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman. In the background are: Rev. Thomas Melton (left), the Army Color Guard, and honored guests. Of those guests who can be identified are, left to right - first row: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Also among the honored guests, but not able to be identified, are Fred Truman, J.C. Truman, John W. Snyder, Lt. Gen.

Wreath-Laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Truman

At Truman Week ceremonies held in the Truman Library courtyard, an Army wreath-bearer holds the wreath to be placed on former President Harry S. Truman's gravesite. In the background are Rev. Thomas Melton (left), the Army Color Guard, and honored guests. Of those guests who can be identified are, left to right (front row): Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Also among the honored guests are Fred Truman, J.C. Truman, John W. Snyder, Lt. Gen.

Truman and others at 35th Division parade

Group of dignitaries and soldiers standing on a reviewing stand during the 35th Division Reunion ceremonies in Little Rock, Arkansas. Those who can be identified are former President Harry S. Truman (third from the right), retired Major General Ralph E. Truman (cousin of former President Truman, second from right), and Warren Osgood (right). Donor: Ralph P. Greathouse, N. Little Rock, Arkansas.

Gold Star mothers in Paris, France

A group of "Gold Star" mothers poses before the gates of the Suresnes American Cemetery near Paris, France. The individuals are unidentified, but on the left is A. Robert Ginsburgh who, along with other Army officers, accompanied the group as they visited the graves of their sons and several monuments. The Suresnes Cemetery contains 1,541 graves. The men buried there died during WWI in hospitals located in Paris, or at other places in the Services of Supply.

Former President Truman with Tennessee Governor Clement and others

Former President Harry S. Truman poses with Tennessee Governor Frank G. Clement and his parents on the lawn of the McSween cabin during the Ramp Festival in Cosby, Tennessee. Left to right are: Mr. Robert S. Clement, Mr. Truman, Mrs. Maybelle Clement, and Governor Clement. On the far left is Adjutant General Joe Henry of the Tennessee National Guard. (Same as 72-1157 except larger) From: John S. Stroud