Flag Ceremony
The United States Flag has been lowered, folded and ready to store as the soldiers stand at attention. All are unidentified. From: Gene Putnam
Flags
The Massed Colors of the Veterans' Association in the 1949 Inaugural Parade
The massed colors of the Veterans' Association march in the 1949 Inaugural parade. All are unidentified. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.
Massed Colors in the 1949 Inaugural Parade
A group of soldiers march with massed colors of the forty-eight states in the Inaugural Parade. Among the flags: the District of Columbia, Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Panama Canal Zone, and Maryland. Donor: Jerrold Gilbert.
Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks Holds Up Flag
Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (right) poses for a photo with the Cruiser Force, Atlantic Fleet Marine's flag with three other unknown Marines. Parks was Commander while stationed in Norfolk, Virginia.
Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks with Marines
Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (right) poses for a photo with the Cruiser Force, Atlantic Fleet Marine's flag with three other unknown Marines. Parks was Commander while stationed in Norfolk, Virginia.
Fourth of July Program with Boy Scouts
Two local Boy Scouts presenting Gadsden (Don't Tread on Me) Flag at the Fourth of July program held at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. All are unidentified.
Fourth of July Program with Boy Scouts
An old version of the United States flag is on display as part of the Fourth of July Program held at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. All are unidentified.
Stereograph of American Flag Flying over the Ehrenbrietstein Fortress on the Rhine
Stereograph of the American flag flying over the Ehrenbrietstein Fortress on the Rhine, Germany. Scene inspired Major Joseph Mills Hanson of the Historical Branch of the HQ Division of the A.E.F. to write a poem. Donor: George J. Paulson to HST 3-3-66.
Funeral Services for Former President Harry S. Truman
Military pallbearers stand around the casket of former President Harry S. Truman, preparing to fold the flag draped over his casket during his funeral in the courtyard of the Truman Library. The pallbearers are identified, left to right, near side: casket bearer team leader Sgt. Lyle Gray, Army; Seaman Richard Seid, Navy; S/Sgt. Bill Taylor, Air Force; Sgt. Tim Phillips, Marines. Left to right, far side: Sgt. Juan Escobar, Marines; Seaman James Brainard III, Coast Guard; Seaman David Elmendorf, Navy; Sgt. Greg Kulick, Army. Father John H. Lembcke, Jr.
Funeral Services for Former President Harry S. Truman
Unidentified soldiers and sailors standing around the casket of former President Harry S. Truman prepare to fold the flag draped over his casket during his funeral in the courtyard of the Truman Library. All those standing in the courtyard are unidentified.