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Leslie Coffelt Funeral Services

65-2179
Accession Number
65-2179
7x9 inches
Black & White
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Pallbearers carry the flag-draped casket of Private Leslie Coffelt during funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery. Coffelt, a member of the White House Police Force and formerly in the United States Army, was killed while protecting President Harry S. Truman from an assassination attempt at Blair House on November 1, 1950. Pictured: Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (far right of coffin); Mrs. Ann Chapman (second from right of coffin). All others unidentified.

Date(s)
November 4, 1950