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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.

Captain Robert Dennison Participates in a Crossing the Equator Ceremony on the USS Missouri

Original caption: "Davy serves a summons on Capt. Dennison." Captain Robert Dennison participates in a crossing the equator ceremony on the USS Missouri, on the return voyage of President Harry S. Truman from Brazil. Others are not identified. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.

Charles Ross and John Steelman Attend Crossing the Equator Ceremony, USS Missouri

Original caption: "Members of the President's party assemble." Press Secretary Charles Ross (second from the left, in patterned shirt) and Presidential Aide John Steelman participate 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.