King George of England inspects an American battleship during World War One
King George of England inspects an American battleship during World War One. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.
Battleships
Souvenir Pamphlet about U.S.S. Missouri
Souvenir pamphlet about the U.S.S. Missouri battleship.
Souvenir Pamphlet about the U.S.S. Missouri
Pages 2 and 3 of a souvenir pamphlet about the U.S.S. Missouri battleship.
Captain Robert Dennison Participates in a Crossing the Equator Ceremony on USS Missouri
Original caption: "Capt. Dennison publishes his summons to the Missouri's passengers and crew." Captain Robert Dennison 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.
President Harry S. Truman Participates in a Crossing the Equator Ceremony on the USS Missouri
President Harry S. Truman (center, in white hat) participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri. He is returning from a trip to Brazil. Others are unidentified. Original caption: "Davy meets the Missouri's No. 1 Polly wog." From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.
Crossing the Equator Ceremony on the USS Missouri
Original caption: "The ship is teeming with pollywogs." General view of a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, on the return voyage of President Harry S. Truman's official visit to Brazil. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.
A Crossing the Equator Ceremony on the USS Missouri
Original caption: "The ship is teeming with pollywogs." General view of 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.
President Harry S. Truman at the Crossing the Equator Ceremony on the USS Missouri
Original caption: "Members of the President's party assemble." Left to right: unidentified man, Appointments Secretary Matthew Connelly, Admiral William D. Leahy, President Harry S. Truman, Captain Robert Dennison, and Presidential Aide John Steelman participate in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri. They are returning from a trip to Brazil. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.
Scene from a Crossing the Equator Ceremony on the USS Missouri
Original caption: "Scanning the seas for Davy Jones." This is a scene from a crossing the equator ceremony on board the USS Missouri on the return voyage from President Harry S. Truman visit to Brazil. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.
Scene from a Crossing the Equator Ceremony on the USS Missouri
Original caption: "The Swilalah line warms up." This is a scene from a crossing the equator ceremony on board the USS Missouri on the return voyage from President Harry S. Truman visit to Brazil. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.