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Captain Robert L. Dennison meets Davy Jones Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri

2009-1668
Accession Number
2009-1668
3.5x4.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348546872
Related Collection
Papers of Harry S. Truman Pertaining to Family, Business, and Personal Affairs
Keywords
Battleships
Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Naval officers
Presidential trips
Sailors
Ships
HST Keywords
Ships - U.S.S. Missouri - Brazil Trip - 1947; Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947 - Ref. to
People Pictured
Dennison, Robert L. (Robert Lee), 1901-1980
Rights

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Credit:
U.S. Navy

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Description
Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, carrying President Harry S. Truman on a return trip from Brazil, Captain Robert L. Dennison appears before "Davy Jones," clerk of the Royal High Court of the Raging Main in a "Shellback" ceremony for those crossing the equator for the first time. (See also 66-1285.) From: Truman Home.
Date(s)
September 11, 1947