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President Harry S. Truman visits merchant seaman Scott who was transferred to the U.S.S. Missouri from his vessel for an emergency operation. President Truman is returning from a trip to Brazil. From photograph album "President Truman's visit to Rio de Janeiro."

Inspection of African American sailors on the U. S. S. Missouri as it brought President Truman and his family back from their trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. President Truman is not in this picture. Photo is from the album "President Truman's Visit to Rio de Janeiro".

President Harry S. Truman (center, in civilian clothes) inspects the personnel of the USS Missouri with the aid of Admiral James Foskett. Others are unidentified. From photograph album "President Truman's visit to Rio de Janeiro."

President Harry S. Truman inspects the personnel of the USS Missouri along with Admiral James Foskett. Admiral William Leahy can be seen at left, behind President Truman and Admiral Foskett. From photograph album "President Truman's visit to Rio de Janeiro."

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".

President Harry S. Truman greeting President Eurico Gaspar Dutra of Brazil as he boards the U.S.S. Missouri. From the album, "President Truman's visit to Rio de Janeiro".

Followed by Secretary of State George Marshall, President Harry S. Truman proceeds to his quarters aboard the U. S. S. Missouri. From the album, "President Truman's visit to Rio de Janeiro".

President Harry S. Truman piped aboard the U. S. S. Missouri, prior to receiving President Dutra of Brazil for lunch aboard the ship during President Truman's visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From the album, "President Truman's visit to Rio de Janeiro".

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".

Pollywog President Harry S. Truman is the first to be called 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".