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The President and his Party in Equator Crossing Ceremony on USS Missouri

96-87
Accession Number
96-87
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350877954
Related Collection
Ross, Charles G. Papers
Keywords
Battleships
Naval officers
Presidents
Ships
HST Keywords
Ships - USS Missouri; Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947
People Pictured
Leahy, William D. (William Daniel), 1875-1959
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Rights

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Credit:
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

A snapshot showing the President and his party receiving their "subpoenas" prior to crossing the equator on the USS Missouri, as part of the ceremonies. President Harry S. Truman is returning from his trip to Brazil. Admiral William Leahy can be seen second from right. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

Date(s)
September 1947