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U.S. Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews Arriving in Okinawa

70-3240
Accession Number
70-3240
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 337952450
Related Collection
Matthews, Francis P. Papers
Keywords
Airplanes, Military
Armed forces officers
Cabinet officers
Military bases
Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Naval officers
Soldiers
Air bases
HST Keywords
Japan - Okinawa
People Pictured
Matthews, Francis Patrick, 1887-1952
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Description

Francis P. Matthews, United States Navy Secretary (1949-1951) is shown having just stepped off a Navy airplane as he arrives at Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. He is being welcomed by a honor line of military personnel giving a salute. This photograph is part of a scrapbook entitled "Hon. Francis P. Matthews, the Secretary of the Navy visits Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on Sunday, 19 November 1950."

Date(s)
November 19, 1950