Preparations for the Funeral at Truman Library
Members of the military prepare for the firing of the cannons for the 21-gun salute at the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. All are unidentified.
Harry S. Truman Library
Preparations for 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; S/Sgt. Bill Taylor, Air Force; Seaman Richard Seid, Navy; casket bearer team leader Sgt. Lyle Gray, Army (obscured).
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. An unidentified man places a floral tribute on the casket of Mr. Truman. The pallbearers leave in formation on the left. 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.
Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman
Military pallbearers fold the flag draped on the casket of former President Harry S. Truman 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. Former First Lady Bess W. Truman is seated near the head of the casket. Father John H. Lembcke, Jr.
Harry S. Truman Funeral at the Truman Library
Members of the public view the casket in the Truman Library lobby while paying their last respects to former President Harry S. Truman. Honor Guard members guard the casket. All are unidentified.
Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman
Distinguished guests are escorted to the grave site by members of the military for the funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman. The interment took place in the courtyard of the Truman Library. All are unidentified.
Preparations for the Funeral at Truman Library
A view of the auditorium at the Truman Library during preparations for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman.
Guests at the Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman
Guests gather at the grave site of former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Truman Presidential Library to await the arrival of the casket of former President Harry S. Truman.
Preparations for the Funeral at Truman Library
A view of the cannons to be fired in the 21-gun salute during the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman at the Truman Library.
Funeral Service for Former President Harry S. Truman
Distinguished guests are escorted to the grave site by members of the military for the funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman. The interment took place in the courtyard of the Truman Library. All are unidentified.