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Admiral William Leahy Participates in a Crossing the Equator Ceremony

63-1383-98
Accession Number
63-1383-98
3.5x4.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348305605
Related Collection
Foskett, James H. Papers
Keywords
Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Naval officers
Presidential trips
Presidents
Rites and ceremonies
Sailors
Ships
Visits of state
HST Keywords
Ships - U. S. S. Missouri - Brazil trip - 1947; Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947
People Pictured
Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959
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Credit:
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Original caption: "The No. 1 shellback receives the summons for the pollywog of the President's party (Admiral Leahy)." Admiral William Leahy participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, on the return trip from Brazil. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.
Date(s)
September 11, 1947