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.

Who was the first Brazilian chief executive to visit the United States since Emperor Dom Pedro II?

• President Getúlio Vargas

• President João Goulart

• President Juscelino Kubitschek

• President Arico Gaspar Dutra

What special surprise did President Truman prepare for President Dutra?

• A parade in his honor

• A giant 7-tiered birthday cake

• A tour of the White House

• A state dinner

How old was President Dutra during his visit to the United States?

• 62 years old

• 64 years old

• 66 years old

• 60 years old

What was the significance of the cake-breaking ceremony?

• It marked the end of the visit

• It symbolized the friendship between the two nations

• It was a surprise for the American public

• It was a traditional Brazilian custom

Which two countries are referred to as the largest republics in the Western Hemisphere?

• United States and Canada

• Mexico and Brazil

• Brazil and Argentina

• United States and Brazil