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Crossing the Equator Ceremony on the USS Missouri

63-1383-141
Accession Number
63-1383-141
3.75x4.75 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348305379
Related Collection
Foskett, James H. Papers
Keywords
Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Presidential trips
Presidents
Sailors
Ships
Visits of state
HST Keywords
Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947; Ships - U. S. S. Missouri - Brazil - 1947
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Credit:
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Another "shellback" is launched from the tank. This photo documents the crossing the Equator ceremony that took place on the USS Missouri during the trip of President Harry S. Truman and his party from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to the United States. All are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."
Date(s)
September 11, 1947