U.S. Army

A view of West Lexington Avenue near the intersection with River Boulevard in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken along funeral procession route for former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A View of Lexington Avenue in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken along funeral procession route for former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of the Stone Church located at 1012 West Lexington Avenue in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken along funeral procession route for former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of North River Boulevard in Independence, Missouri, near the intersection with Maple Avenue. This photo was taken along funeral procession route for former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of West Maple Avenue in Independence, Missouri, just past the intersection with North Union Street. This photo was taken along funeral procession route for former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view from the corner of West Maple Avenue and North River Boulevard in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken along funeral procession route for former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of North River Boulevard in Independence, Missouri, near the intersection with Maple Avenue. This photo was taken along funeral procession route for former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

View of Lexington Avenue in Independence, Missouri, near the corner of Crysler Avenue. Taken along funeral procession route for former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

George C. Carson Funeral Home on the corner Lexington Avenue and South Park Avenue in Independence, Missouri. This photo is part of a series that represents the funeral procession route of former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

Secretary of Army Frank Pace (center in civilian clothes) inspects unidentified members of the Honor Guard and Band from the 44th Infantry Division from Illinois stationed at Camp Cooke, California. First Lieutenant Joseph M. David is standing next to Pace, and Major General Harry L. Bolen (left in the rear) of the 44th Infantry Division is saluting.