Ex-presidents

The Honor Guard contingent that will carry the casket of former president Harry S. Truman assembles before the Truman Presidential Library to await the hearse.

The Honor Guard flanks the driveway in front of the Truman Presidential Library, awaiting the arrival of the hearse containing the casket of former president Harry S. Truman.

The Honor Guard assigned to attend to the casket of former president Harry S. Truman arrives and begins to take positions to await the arrival of the hearse.

Crowds gather at the grave site of former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Truman Presidential Library to await the arrival of the casket of former president Harry S. Truman.

Smoke from the firing of the 21-gun salute in honor of former president Harry S. Truman spreads over the Truman Presidential Library grounds.

Former president Harry S. Trumans meeting with students from Truman High School, Independence, Missouri on the steps of his home. It is Truman's birthday.

United Nations Ceremonies at the Truman home in Independence, Missouri. From left: Margaret Truman Daniel, former president Harry S. Truman, President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Bess Wallace Truman. The signing of this legislation designated October 24 every year United Nations Day.

President Richard M. Nixon (left) and former President Harry S. Truman at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

President Richard M. Nixon plays the piano while (from left) Pat Nixon, former president Harry S. Truman, and Bess Wallace Truman look on. The Nixons were visiting the Trumans in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman salutes the parade marshal of the 4th of July parade from the steps of his home on Delaware Street in Independence, Missouri.