President Truman Greets the President of Brazil With Parade And Cake

President Arico Gaspar Dutra of Brazil visits the US, marking the first visit by a Brazilian chief executive since Emperor Dom Pedro II in 1876. President Truman, who was warmly received in Rio two years prior, surprises Dutra with a giant seven-tiered birthday cake to celebrate his 64th birthday. The event is highlighted by the two presidents of the largest republics in the Western Hemisphere sharing the cake, symbolizing a strong friendship between the US and Brazil.

How did President Truman surprise President Dutra during his visit?

What message was conveyed during the cake-breaking ceremony between the two presidents?