Military funerals

This is a view of the Carson Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri during preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman.

Officers from the United States Fifth Army and Harry S. Truman Library staff gather in the Library Research Room to discuss procedures and preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. Truman Library Director Dr. Ben Zobrist is seated on the far left, facing the camera, just under the portrait of President Truman. All others are unidentified.

This is a view of the lobby of the Truman Library during preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman.

Father John H. Lembcke, Jr. (in white robes) walks out to the grave site for former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Truman Library. Military personnel are walking behind Father Lembcke, carrying Mr. Truman's casket. Former First Lady Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and other family members follow behind the casket. Invited guests are standing behind ropes on the right. Other invited guests are lined up in front of wreaths and floral tributes in the foreground.

Father John H. Lembcke, Jr. (in white robes), walks out to the grave site for former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Truman Library. Military personnel are lined up on the left. Invited guests are standing behind ropes on the right. Other invited guests are lined up in front of wreaths and floral tributes in the foreground.

Father John H. Lembcke, Jr. (in white robes), walks out to the grave site for former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Truman Library. Military personnel are lined up on the left. Invited guests are standing behind ropes on the right. Other invited guests are lined up in front of wreaths and floral tributes in the foreground.

Father John H. Lembcke, Jr.(in white robes), walks out to the grave site for former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Truman Library. Military personnel are walking behind Father Lembcke, carrying Mr. Truman's casket. Invited guests are standing behind ropes on the right. Other invited guests are lined up in front of wreaths and floral tributes in the foreground.

A ceremony takes place aboard the USS Canberra for the three Unknown Soldiers, World War II Atlantic, World War II Pacific, and Korean War. All sailors and Marines are unidentified.

Four United States Marines fire rifles off the deck of the USS Canberra for a 21 gun salute for the ceremony of the Unknown Soldier. All are unidentified.

Sailors serve as pallbearers for the casket of the Unknown Soldier aboard the USS Canberra. All are unidentified.