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President Truman aboard the U.S.S. Missouri during a crossing the equator ceremony

66-1299
Accession Number
66-1299
4.5x3.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 350286723
Keywords
Battleships
Presidential vacations
Presidents
HST Keywords
Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947; Truman - Ships - U.S.S. Missouri; Ships - U.S.S. Missouri - Brazil - 1947
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Rights

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Credit:
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
President Harry S. Truman (center, in white hat), pleads for mercy before "King Neptune's Court" during ceremonies initiating passengers and crew aboard the U.S.S. Missouri who had never before crossed the Equator. From the album, "President Truman's visit to Rio de Janeiro".
Date(s)
ca.
September 11, 1947