Robert B. Rankin Papers, 1945-1995 | Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

Title: Robert B. Rankin Papers, 1945-1995

Primary Creator: Rankin, Robert B.

Extent: -1.0 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 01/00/2002

This collection consists of one folder containing military documents, printed material, and newsclippings documenting Robert Rankin's activities as a member of an army honor guard for Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945.

Robert B. Rankin served as a member of the Fort Benning Military Police Detachment Honor Guard that placed Franklin Roosevelt's casket in the rear Pullman car of the special train at Warm Springs, Georgia, on April 13, 1945.

Repository: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

Access Restrictions: This collection is available for use by the general public.

Use Restrictions: This material is subject to copyright restrictions under Title 17 of the U.S. Code.

Acquisition Source: Robert B. Rankin