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| 00:28 | | August 31: At the Washington National Airport, a crowd of well-wishers awaits Truman’s departure. |
| 01:57 | | August 31: The President goes aboard his first flight on the Independence. |
| 02:37 | | Aloft, the President visits the cockpit. |
| 03:40 | | Waller Field, Trinidad, August 31: The Independence arrives at 4:50 p.m. The President is greeted by his Excellency, the Governor Sir John Shaw. |
| 09:38 | | September 1: They arrive at Galeao Airport and embark across the bay from Galeao to Rio, where President Truman is met by President Dutra. |
| 12:00 | | The President is accorded a gala welcome as he proceeds by automobile to the American Embassy Residence. |
| 13:11 | | Scenes along the Praia de Botafogo, with Sugar Loaf Mountain in the background, followed by scenes of Rio’s beautiful harbor. |
| 14:52 | | September 2: The President goes aboard the Missouri, where he entertains President Dutra, Brazilian dignitaries and delegates to the Quitandinha Conference. |
| 15:28 | | September 5: The President strolls about the beautiful gardens of Laranjeiras Palace (Brazil’s Blair House). The President and his family live here from September 4 to September 7. |
| 18:47 | | Copacabana Beach: Others of the party stayed at the Copacabana Palace Hotel. |
| 19:41 | | September 7: President Truman and President Dutra witness Brazil’s colorful military parade commemorating the 125th anniversary of their independence. More than 35,000 troops participated. |
| 31:50 | | The parade over, they embark in the battleship Missouri and depart for home. |
| 32:56 | | Life aboard ship at sea. |
| 35:11 | | September 11: Approaching the “Line”, King Neptune and his Royal Court come aboard. There is a colorful crossing-the-equator ceremony. |
| 43:10 | | North of the Equator, normal routine prevails. |
| 46:08 | | The Missouri approaches Norfolk. |
| 48:00 | | The Presidential yacht Williamsburg awaits at Norfolk. |
| 48:50 | | The Rigdon family relaxes at the beach. |
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