Funeral rites and ceremonies
Mourners View the Casket of Former President Harry S. Truman
Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman at the 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. An unidentified man is presenting the folded United States flag that lay on Mr. Truman's casket to Mrs. Truman. All others are unidentified.
Harry S. Truman Funeral at Truman Library
Funeral Services for Former President Harry S. Truman
Truman Funeral at Truman Library
Truman 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 (obscured); Sgt. Juan Escobar, Marines. Left to right, far side: Sgt. Tim Phillips, Marines; S/Sgt. Bill Taylor, Air Force; Seaman Richard Seid, Navy; casket bearer team leader Sgt. Lyle Gray, Army.