Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman (1st row, center) watches ceremonies of the Royal Court aboard the U.S.S. Missouri carrying him back to the U.S.A. from Brazil, aimed at turning pollywogs (those crossing the equator for the first time) into shellbacks. A banner with skull and crossbones reads "Expect no justice." From: Truman Home.

A cake prepared for lunch in the Admiral's cabin aboard the U.S.S. Missouri for President Harry S. Truman and Brazilian President Dutra. From: Truman Home.

President Harry S. Truman appears before Master Sgt. A. Waclawski, Royal Prosecutor of the Royal High Court of the Raging Main, to participate in a ceremony for those who have not previously crossed the equator to become a "Shellback." Margaret Truman in sun glasses stands next to Bess Truman in the background on the left. The President is aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, returning from Brazil. (See also 66-1299.) From: Truman Home.

President Harry S. Truman (with binoculars), daughter Margaret, and Bess Truman stand on the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri, witnessing the firing of five salvos from turret one of the ship's main battery during the return trip from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Norfolk, Virginia. (See also 69-325 and 92-2.) From: Truman Home.

Harry S. Truman poses in his office at the Harry S. Truman Library with Library staff. Mr. Truman is seated. Standing, left to right: Cecil H. Schrepfer, James R. Fuchs, Willie L. Harriford, Philip D. Lagerquist, John Curry, Dr. Philip C. Brooks (Library Director), Anna Parman, Helen C. Luckey, Milton F. Perry, Cathy Butters, Cyril Directo, Joyce Rose, Marilyn Gorman, Elizabeth Costin, and Martha Warren.

Paul-Henri Spaak (right), Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), greets former President Harry S. Truman (second from left) following his arrival at Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska. Also present were General Thomas Power, Strategic Air Command Commander (second from right) and General Leon Johnson, United States Representative to NATO.

President Harry S. Truman on the rear platform of his railroad car, the "Ferdinand Magellan," during his trip to Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. From left to right: Secretary of the Army Frank Pace, President Truman, and General J. Lawton Collins.

President Harry S. Truman (in civilian clothes) reviewing soldiers at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Walking behind President Truman is Major General Edward MacMorland, Commanding Officer of Aberdeen Proving Ground. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (in raincoat at bottom of steps) being greeted by unidentified Army officers upon his arrival by train at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, for an inspection of the facility. Standing behind Truman on the train is (left to right), Secretary of the Army Frank Pace, General J. Lawton Collins, and Averell Harriman. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and other dignitaries during a military demonstration at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Front row, left to right: Major General Edward MacMorland, Commanding Officer, Aberdeen Proving Ground; President Truman; General J. Lawton Collins. Second row: Averell Harriman (second from right) and Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (right). Third row: General Harry Vaughan (right). Admiral Robert Dennison is in the row behind General Vaughan, second from the right. All others are unidentified.