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Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews on Inspection Visit of U.S. Navy Shipyard

70-3325
Accession Number
70-3325
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 337952542
Related Collection
Matthews, Francis P. Papers
Keywords
Bands (Music)
Cabinet officers
Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Naval officers
Navy-yards and naval stations
Sailors
Ships
Shipyards
HST Keywords
California - San Francisco
People Pictured
Matthews, Francis Patrick, 1887-1952
Rights

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Credit:
U.S. Navy

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Description
Dockside view taken during an inspection tour visit of Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews at the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California. Ships can be seen in dock with sailors on board and a band and honor guard is at attention on the dock. It looks like Secretary Matthews is walking toward a group of officers standing on the center far left of the photograph.
Date(s)
May 18, 1951