Harry S. Truman Library

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.

This is a view of the Carson Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri during preparations 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. 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.

The street in front of the Truman home at 219 N. Delaware is blocked off out of respect on the death of former President Harry S. Truman.

The street in front of the Truman Home at 219 N. Delaware is blocked off out of respect on the day of death of former president Harry S. Truman.

The street in front of the Truman Home at 219 N. Delaware is blocked off out of respect on the day of death of former president Harry S. Truman.

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

This photograph depicts a painting of the USS Missouri by Paul Strayer on display at the Harry S. Truman Library. This painting is in the museum collection of the Truman Library.

This photograph depicts a plaque from the U.S.S. Missouri on display at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.

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.