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

2004-362
Accession Number
2004-362
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350375472
Keywords
Children of presidents
Clergy
Friends and associates
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; Truman - Relatives - Truman, Fred; Truman - Relatives - Truman, J.C.
People Pictured
Snyder, John W. (John Wesley), 1895-1985
Truman, Fred L., 1915-1997
Truman, J. C. (John Curtis), 1912-1989
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

A lone Army soldier stands in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library after placing a wreath on the grave of former President Harry S. Truman during Truman week. On the far left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard to his left. Of those honored guests standing by the gravesite who can be identified are (front row) left to right: 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. Slightly behind Mrs. Daniel and to her left are J. C. Truman and John W. Snyder. Also present but not specifically identified are Lt. Gen. Louis Truman, General Cushman, and Rufus Burrus. (See 74-1067 through 1097.) (Original 35-mm negative provided.)

Date(s)
May 8, 1974