Funeral rites and ceremonies
Truman Funeral at Truman Library
Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman
Military pallbearers stand around the casket of former President Harry S. Truman as they prepare to fold the flag draped over his casket during his funeral in the courtyard of the Truman Library. They 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. Former First Lady Bess W.
Harry S. Truman Funeral at the Truman Library
Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman
Preparations for the Funeral at Truman Library
Preparations for the Funeral at Truman Library
Pallbearers and members of the Honor Guard practice the funeral ceremony in the auditorium of the Truman Library in preparation for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. The pallbearers are identified, left to right, near side: Sgt. Greg Kulick, Army; Seaman David Elmendorf, Navy; Seaman James Brainard III, Coast Guard; Sgt. Juan Escobar, Marines. Left to right, far side: Sgt. Tim Phillips, Marines (obscured); S/Sgt. Bill Taylor, Air Force (obscured); Seaman Richard Seid, Navy (obscured); casket bearer team leader Sgt. Lyle Gray, Army.
Preparations for the Funeral at Truman Library
Preparations for the Funeral at Truman Library
Truman Funeral at Truman Library
The burial service of former President Harry S. Truman takes place in the courtyard of the Truman Presidential Library. Father John H. Lembcke, Jr., presides as officiating minister. Bess W. Truman and Margaret Truman Daniel are seated near the head of the casket.