Original 1947 AP Wirephoto showing President Harry S. Truman addressing delegates to the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Continental Peace and Security during a reception aboard the USS Missouri in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to the printed caption, Truman spoke after attending the conference's final session. Admiral William D. Leahy and Secretary of State George C. Marshall are identified among those listening at center. Caption is printed directly on the photograph. Measures approximately 9⅜ x 7¼ inches. Shows tape on the corners, age, handling wear and typical newsroom/archive use as pictured. This came from the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper. Strong presidential, diplomatic and USS Missouri subject matter.
