A Pollywog Pitches into the Royal Tank during Shellback Ceremonies Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri

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2009-1711

3.5x4.5 inches

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Papers of Harry S. Truman Pertaining to Family, Business, and Personal Affairs

Keywords

Battleships

Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes

Presidential trips

Sailors

Ships

HST Keywords

Ships - U.S.S. Missouri - Brazil Trip - 1947; Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947 - Ref. to

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U.S. Navy

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Description

Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri during shellback ceremonies for those crossing the equator for the first time, a "pollywog" is pitched into the Royal Tank where he is dunked by participating sailors. The ship is carrying President Harry S. Truman back from Brazil. From: Truman Home.

Date(s)

September 11, 1947

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A Pollywog Pitches into the Royal Tank during Shellback Ceremonies Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri