U.S. Navy

President Harry S. Truman participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, as he returns from a trip to Brazil. Original Caption: The President pleads for 'Mercy'. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Original caption: "The court discusses a point of order." This is a view of a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, during President Harry S. Truman's return trip from Brazil. All are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

President Harry S. Truman participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, as he returns home from a trip to Brazil. Original caption: Court is opened, pollywog Truman is first to be called forth. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Original caption: "Humoring the royal baby." Scene of a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, on President Harry S. Truman's return trip from Brazil. All are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Original caption: "The royal devil with his trusty fork." This is a general view of a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, during President Harry S. Truman's return trip from Brazil. All are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro"

Original caption: "A Royal Pirate keeps an eagle eye on distrustful prisoners." This is a general view of a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, during President Harry S. Truman's return trip from Brazil. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Original caption: "King Neptune keeps an eagle eye on distrustful prisoners." This is a general scene of a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri during President Harry S. Truman's return trip from Brazil. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Original caption: "The royal baby takes time out for lunch." This is a general view of a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri during President Harry S. Truman's return trip from Brazil. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Original caption: "Thursday 9-11-47 we cross the line. King Neptune comes aboard and sets up his court." This is a view of a crossing the equator ceremony on the U. S. S. Missouri during President Harry S. Truman's return from Brazil. All are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's trip to Rio de Janeiro"

Original caption: "Thursday 9-11-47 we cross the line. King Neptune comes aboard and sets up his court." This is a general view of a crossing the equator ceremony on the U. S. S. Missouri on President Harry S. Truman's return trip from Brazil. All are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."