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Wreath-Laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Truman

2004-355
Accession Number
2004-355
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350375456
Keywords
Children of presidents
Clergy
Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Presidential family
Presidential libraries
Sepulchral monuments
Soldiers
HST Keywords
Harry S. Truman Library - Events - Wreath Laying Ceremony - 1974; Truman Daniel - Margaret - Ceremonies - Wreath Laying - Harry S. Truman Library - 1974
People Pictured
Truman, Margaret (Mary Margaret), 1924-2008
Zobrist, Benedict Karl, 1921-
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Credit:
Ginzy Schaefer
Kansas City Star

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
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. Louis Truman, General Cushman, and Rufus Burrus. (See 74-1067 through 74-1097.) (Original 35-mm negative provided.)
Date(s)
May 8, 1974