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Wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of Harry S. Truman

2004-359
Accession Number
2004-359
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350375464
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 Ceremonies - May, 1974; Truman - Margaret (Mrs. Daniel) - Ceremonies - Wreath Laying - Harry S. Truman Library - May, 1974; Truman - Relatives - Truman, Fred
People Pictured
Truman, Fred L., 1915-1997
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

Two unidentified Army personnel place a wreath on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library during Truman Week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard on his left. Of the honored guests by the grave who can be identified are, left to right (front row): Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner, Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, and Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel. Also in attendance but not specifically identified are J.C. Truman, John W. Snyder, Lt. Gen. Louis Truman, General Cushman, and Rufus Burrus. (See 74-1067 through 1097.) (Original 35-mm negative provided.)

Date(s)
May 8, 1974