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President Harry S. Truman Watches "Shellback" Ceremonies Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri

2008-366
Accession Number
2008-366
3.5x4.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 350477472
Keywords
Battleships
Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Presidential trips
Presidents
Sailors
Ships
HST Keywords
Ships - U.S.S. Missouri - Truman - Brazil - 1947; Truman - Ships - U.S.S. Missouri - Brazil - 1947; 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

President Harry S. Truman enjoys watching people who have not previously crossed the equator participate in "Shellback" ceremonies aboard the U.S.S. Missouri en route from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Norfolk, Virginia. From: Found in a box of miscellaneous photos in the Audiovisual area.

Date(s)
September 11, 1947