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Dutra, Eurico Gaspar, 1883-1974

President Dutra of Brazil cuts a surprise 64th birthday cake as President Truman watches

President Eurico Gaspar Dutra of Brazil cuts a surprise 64th birthday cake as President Harry S. Truman (left) lends a helping hand. The ceremony took place at the District Building in Washington, D. C., where Mr. Dutra was presented with the keys to the city. The Brazilian President was here for a state visit. From: Beth Gore.

Photo of President Eurico Gasper Dutra of Brazil speaking before a joint session of Congress

In an address before a joint session of Congress, President Eurico Gasper Dutra of Brazil said that his nation was working hand in hand with the United States in an effort "to ensure world peace." Beside President Dutra can be seen President Truman. In rear of rostrum are Senate President Pro Tempore Kenneth McKellar and Speaker Sam Rayburn. From: Beth Gore.

Truman and Dutra in an automobile in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

President Harry S. Truman (back seat, left) and Brazilian President Eurico Gaspar Dutra (back seat, right) smile at the crowd from the back seat of an automobile as they parade down the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The President is scheduled to address the Inter-American Defense Conference at the Quitandinha Hotel in Petropolis. Please credit: "Maj. Jerome Eichholz, U.S. Air Force, courtesy Harry S. Truman Library."

Truman and Dutra in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

President Harry S. Truman (second from left, next to officer in white uniform, party obscured) and Brazilian President Eurico Gaspar Dutra (third from left) prepare to enter an automobile for a parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The President is scheduled to address the Inter-American Defense Conference at the Quitandinha Hotel in Petropolis. Please credit: "Maj. Jerome Eichholz, U.S. Air Force, courtesy Harry S. Truman Library."

Truman and others at the Inter-American Defense Conference in Brazil

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) and others sit on the speakers' platform where the President is to address the closing session of the Inter-American Defense Conference meeting at the Quitandinha Hotel, Petropolis, Brazil. Brazilian President Eurico Gaspar Dutra is seated second from the right. The others are unidentified. Please credit: "Maj. Jerome Eichholz, U.S. Air Force, courtesy Harry S. Truman Library."