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Stanley Woodward Participates in a Crossing the Equator Ceremony on the USS Missouri

Original caption: "It's Stanley Woodward's turn now." He is participating in an equator crossing ceremony on the USS Missouri as he and other members of President Harry S. Truman's party return to the United States from an official trip to Brazil. Others are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

Presidential Assistant John Steelman Participates in a Crossing the Equator Ceremony on the USS Missouri

Original caption: "Out of the tank, Dr. Steelman runs the gauntlet." Dr. John Steelman, Assistant to the President, is participating in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, as President Harry S. Truman and his party return from a visit to Brazil. Others are unidentified. From the album "President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro."

President Truman and Governor Dewey

President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with Governor Thomas E. Dewey, Republican Presidential nominee, during dedication ceremonies at the New York International Airport (which became Idlewild Airport). In the background are (left to right): New York City Mayor William O'Dwyer; Colonel Robert Landry, the President's Air Aide; and New York City Postmaster Albert Goldman. Donor: Gordon H. Cole, The Machinist

Eleanor Roosevelt speaking at the dedication of the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (standing at podium) speaking at the dedication of the home of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a national shrine. Seated behind her are, from left to right: Marian Anderson, Reverend George W. Anthony, National Park Service Director Newton Drury, Clark Clifford, and Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug. Standing behind Clark Clifford, next to the pillar is Franklin D. Roosevelt, Junior. Former President Roosevelt's Scottish Terrier dog Fala is sitting on the ground next to Mrs. Roosevelt's empty chair, his leash tied to the chair.

President Truman speaking at the home of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt

President Harry S. Truman (standing at podium) speaking at the dedication of the home of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a national shrine. Seated behind President Truman are, from left to right: Marian Anderson, Reverend George Anthony, National Park Service Director Newton B. Drury, Eleanor Roosevelt, Harry Vaughan, Clark Clifford, Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug, and Admiral William D. Leahy. Standing behind Clark Clifford, next to the pillar is Franklin D. Roosevelt, Junior. Former President Roosevelt's Scottish Terrier dog Fala is sitting on the ground next to Mrs.

Julius Krug speaking at the dedication of the Roosevelt home

Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug (standing at podium) speaking at the dedication of the home of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a national shrine. Seated behind him are, from left to right: Marian Anderson (partly seen), Reverend George Anthony, National Park Service Director Newton B. Drury, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Major General Harry Vaughan, Clark Clifford, and Admiral William D. Leahy. Standing behind Clark Clifford, next to the pillar is Franklin D. Roosevelt, Junior.

Eleanor Roosevelt speaking at the dedication of the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (standing at podium) speaking at the dedication of the home of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a national shrine. Seated behind her are, from left to right: Marian Anderson, Reverend George Anthony, National Park Service Director Newton B. Drury, Major General Harry Vaughan, Clark Clifford, Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug, and Admiral William D. Leahy. Standing behind Clark Clifford, next to the pillar is Franklin D. Roosevelt, Junior. Former President Roosevelt's Scottish Terrier dog Fala is sitting on the ground next to Mrs.