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President Harry S. Truman Participates in Shellback Ceremonies Onboard the U.S.S. Missouri

2008-365
Accession Number
2008-365
3.5x4.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 350477470
Keywords
Battleships
Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Presidential trips
Presidents
Sailors
Ships
HST Keywords
Ships - U.S.S. Missouri - Brazil - 1947; Truman - Ships - U.S.S. Missouri; Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Rights

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Credit:
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri en route from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, to Norfolk, Virginia, President Harry S. Truman meets Davy Jones and King Neptune, goes through a ceremony to become a "Shellback," and receives a certificate (Imperium Neptuni Regis) which is presented to people on board who have not previously crossed the equator. From: Found in a box of miscellaneous photos in the Audiovisual area.

Date(s)
September 11, 1947