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Merriman Smith Jumps in Pool on USS Missouri

63-1383-138
Accession Number
63-1383-138
3.75x4.75 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348305371
Related Collection
Foskett, James H. Papers
Keywords
Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Presidential trips
Reporters and reporting
Ships
HST Keywords
Truman - Trips - Brazil - 1947; Ships - U. S. S. Missouri - Brazil - 1947; Smith, Merriman
People Pictured
Smith, Albert Merriman, 1913-1970
Rights

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Credit:
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Original caption: Merriman Smith (reporter) assumes a peaceful pose as he hits the "cool." Mr. Smith is participating in a crossing the equator ceremony on board the USS Missouri, as one of the members of the press who traveled with President Harry S. Truman to Brazil. Others are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."
Date(s)
September 1947

Content last reviewed: May 02, 2024