Presidential trips

A snapshot of Margaret Truman being summoned before the King Neptune's Court on the USS Missouri returning from a trip to Brazil. (Equator crossing ritual) From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

Snapshot of Margaret Truman as she sings "Anchors Aweigh" during the ceremonies on board the USS Missouri. They are crossing the equator. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

President Harry S. Truman and Margaret Truman watching the hazing on board the USS Missouri in honor of the crossing the Equator. Press Secretary Charles Ross is behind Margaret. Others are unidentified. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

A distance photo of President Harry S. Truman and party driving through the streets of Portland, Oregon. From: Papers of Charles G. Ross; 12x18 Metal album with letters CGR.

Excellent photo of President Harry S. Truman in a motorcade in Portland, Oregon. He is seated on top of the back seat in car, waving his hat. Same as 59-977-2 and 77-169. From: Papers of Charles G. Ross; 12x18 Metal album with letters CGR.

A snapshot showing a comical view of Charlie Ross and others on board the USS Missouri as they cross the Equator during President Truman's return trip from Brazil. Left to right: Admiral Robert Dennison, John Steelman, Charles Ross. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

First Lady Bess Truman called before King Neptune's Court on the USS Missouri (equator passing ceremony). From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

Press Secretary Charles Ross and Margaret Truman aboard the U.S.S. Missouri returning from Brazil. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

A snapshot of Rio de Janeiro, taken during President Truman's visit there. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.

Snapshot of the Copacabana beach at Rio de Janeiro, taken during President Truman's visit there. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.