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Pollywog Merriman Smith Watches for Davy Jones Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri

2009-1713
Accession Number
2009-1713
3.5x4.5 inches
Black & White
HST Keywords
Ships - U.S.S. Missouri - Brazil Trip - 1947; Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947 - Ref. to
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Description
Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri carrying President Harry S. Truman home from Brazil, pollywog Merriman Smith, newsman, stands watch for Davy Jones, emissary of King Neptune, during shellback ceremonies for those crossing the equator for the first time. From: Truman Home.
Date(s)
September 11, 1947