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

2009-1691
Accession Number
2009-1691
3.5x4.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348546894
Related Collection
Papers of Harry S. Truman Pertaining to Family, Business, and Personal Affairs
Keywords
Battleships
Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Presidential trips
Presidents
Sailors
Ships
HST Keywords
Ships - U.S.S. Missouri - Truman - Brazil Trip - 1947; Truman - Ships - 1947 - U.S.S. Missouri - Brazil Trip; Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Description

President Harry S. Truman (1st row, center) watches ceremonies of the Royal Court aboard the U.S.S. Missouri carrying him back to the U.S.A. from Brazil, aimed at turning pollywogs (those crossing the equator for the first time) into shellbacks. A banner with skull and crossbones reads "Expect no justice." From: Truman Home.

Date(s)
September 11, 1947