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The Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman

2016-2014
Accession Number
2016-2014
13.5 x 10.5 inches
Color

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Description

Bess Truman is presented with the American flag that draped the casket of former President Harry S. Truman. Beside Bess (left) is Margaret Truman Daniel. E. Clifton Daniel, Jr is seen further left with his son, Thomas Washington Daniel. Behind them are the other grandsons (L-R) Harrison Gates Daniel (partially obscured) Clifton Truman Daniel, and William Wallace Daniel. In the background is the Marine Corps band. President Truman's casket is in the center of the picture. The former president was buried in the courtyard of the Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri.

Date(s)
December 28, 1972