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

66-1300
Accession Number
66-1300
4.5x3.75 inches
Black & White
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NAID 350286725
Keywords
Battleships
First ladies
Presidential vacations
HST Keywords
Ships - U.S.S. Missouri - Brazil - 1947; Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947; Truman - Bess - Trips - Brazil
People Pictured
Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982
Rights

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Credit:
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Bess Wallace Truman (near center, in white hat), listens to what the "Royal Prosecutor" has to say 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)
September 11, 1947