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Casket Bearers Fold Flag During Former President Truman's Interment

73-1329
Accession Number
73-1329
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

During the funeral ceremony for former President Harry S. Truman, the pallbearers hold the flag covering Mr. Truman's casket as they prepare to fold it. The pallbearers are identified, near side, left to right: casket bearer team leader Sgt. Lyle Gray, Army; Seaman Richard Seid, Navy; S/Sgt. Bill Taylor, Air Force; Sgt. Tim Phillips, Marines. Far side, left to right: Sgt. Juan Escobar, Marines; Seaman James Brainard III, Coast Guard; Seaman David Elmendorf, Navy; Sgt. Greg Kulick, Army (hands visible only). Father John H. Lembcke, Jr., the officiating minister of the funeral of Harry S. Truman, stands at the bottom right. Mr. Truman's burial is in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri.

Date(s)
December 28, 1972