Sabre and scabbard given to Ambassador J. Rives Childs for President Harry S. Truman from His Majesty, the Imam Ahmed bin Yahya Hamid al-Din, the Imam of Yemen. Given between February 21, 1950 and April 15, 1950. Museum object 561b-c. From: Original slide.
A scabbard that was a gift of Amir Saud of Saudi Arabia to President Harry S. Truman. Museum object 577. This sword knot was originally part of object 577 a-d, a presentation case containing a jeweled sword, scabbard, and sword knot. The sword and scabbard (577 b-c) were stolen from the Harry S. Truman Library exhibit case on March 24, 1978. From: Original slide SL1962.
Military pallbearers stand around the casket of former President Harry S. Truman, preparing to fold the flag draped over his casket 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. Father John H. Lembcke, Jr.