General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. NAVY DAY: PRESIDENT TRUMAN BOARDS USS MISSOURI

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General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. NAVY DAY: PRESIDENT TRUMAN BOARDS USS MISSOURI

1945

1) MS Pres Truman walks along deck of MISSOURI, with Naval officers & stops at table on surrender deck to sign guest book, & see plaques.2) MCU Pres. Truman signing guest book, Naval Adm."s standing on each side-SV.3) MCU Gov. Dewey signing guest book.4) MCU Unidentified civilian signs book.5) MCU Ladies sign guest book-SV.6) MCU Sec. of Navy Forrestal signs guest book aboard USS MISSOURI.7) MCU Forrestal walks up ladder.8) MS Forrestal walks down ladder.9) MS Pres. Truman"s daughter & a Navy Capt. walks down ladder followed by Navy personnel & civilians.10) MS-UA Adms. & Pres Truman go down ladder-SV.QUALITY: GOOD

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