Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes

Mr. Stanley Woodward is headed for the "Bears". This is part of an equator crossing ceremony on the USS Missouri upon President Harry S. Truman's return trip to the United States from Brazil. All others are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Original caption: "Charlie Ross listens contemptuously as his crimes are recited." He is participating in a ceremony upon crossing the equator during the return trip on the USS Missouri from Brazil. Others are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Original caption: "Mr. Connelly goes into the tank." Appointments Secretary Matthew Connelly participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri. Others are unidentified. Fromm the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Original caption: "Out of the tank, Dr. Steelman runs the gauntlet." Dr. John Steelman, Assistant to the President, is participating in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, as President Harry S. Truman and his party return from a visit to Brazil. Others are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Original caption: "Dr. Steelman is tossed to the Royal Bears." He is participating in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, on the return trip from President Harry S. Truman's visit to Brazil. Others are unidentified. From the album "President Truman Trips to Rio de Janeiro.

Original caption: "Don" Steelman hesitatingly submits to "Royal surgery." Presidential assistant John Steelman participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri. He is returning, with President Harry S. Truman, from a trip to Brazil. Others are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Margaret Truman (center) participates in a ceremony upon crossing the equator on the USS Missouri. She is returning from Brazil with President Harry S. Truman. Others are unidentified. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Original caption: "Margaret is amused when she is charged with living in a fish bowl." Margaret Truman is participating in a ceremony upon crossing the equator on the USS Missouri. She is returning from a trip to Brazil with President Harry S. Truman. Others are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Original caption: "Mr. Woodward is charged with attempting to practice state department protocol at sea." Stanley Woodward participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, on the return voyage from Brazil. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.

Original caption: "The No. 1 shellback receives the summons for the pollywog of the President's party (Admiral Leahy)." Admiral William Leahy participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, on the return trip from Brazil. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.