MP2022-1 Funeral Activities for Harry S. Truman - Home Movies Part 1

Silent home movie footage shows funeral activities for former president Harry S. Truman in Independence, Missouri on December 27, 1972. Military units marching down the street, scenes outside the Carson Funeral Home and the Truman home, and crowds gathering at the Truman Library. Military units participating in activities at the library including the firing of artillery and overhead flights. The hearse carrying the remains of Mr. Truman arriving at the library.

This film was shot and donated by John Pritchard and is in the public domain. Please credit: John Pritchard, Harry S. Truman Library.

This film is part of the Motion Picture series at the Truman Library. Please see this link for the National Archives Catalog record: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/595162