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Crossing the Equator Ceremony, USS Missouri

63-1383-137
Accession Number
63-1383-137
3.75x4.75 inches
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 348305369
Related Collection
Foskett, James H. Papers
Keywords
Presidential trips
Presidents
Ships
Visits of state
HST Keywords
Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947; Ships - U. S. S. Missouri - Brazil - 1947
Rights

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Credit:
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
This pollywog didn't want to, but he did! This is a photo from the crossing the equator ceremony and festivities that took place aboard the USS Missouri. This ceremony was held for the crew of the ship and members of President Harry S. Truman's party as they returned to the United States from Brazil. All are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."
Date(s)
September 11, 1947