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U.S. Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews Preparing to Leave Okinawa

70-3241
Accession Number
70-3241
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 337952452
Related Collection
Matthews, Francis P. Papers
Keywords
Airplanes, Military
Armed forces officers
Bands (Music)
Cabinet officers
Flags
Military aircraft
Military bases
Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes
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 departing from Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. A military band, flag detail, honor salute by a group of soldiers as well as a partial view of the Navy airplane are in view. In the distance a ship can be seen on the sea. 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