Funeral rites and ceremonies

View looking south and southwest in front of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library 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 East Mechanic Street near the corner of North Lynn Street in Independence, Missouri, looking towards William Chrisman High School. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Some attendees of the funeral parked their cars at Chrisman High School and were driven to the ceremony site at the Harry S. Truman Library. This street is part of the route back to the school from the Library. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of part of the courtyard at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of the courtyard from the Garden Room at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of William Chrisman High School at the corner of Noland Road and U. S. Highway 24 in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Some people attending the funeral parked their cars at Chrisman High School and were then driven to the Library. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of Delaware Street near the corner of St. Charles Avenue, looking north, in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken along the funeral procession route for former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of the front entrance to the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken as part of the planning for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Donor: Terry Van Meter, U. S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas.

A view of United States Highway 24 in Independence, Missouri, from the front lawn of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. 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 corner of West Maple Avenue and North Delaware Street 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 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.