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Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews Arrives on Inspection Tour of U.S. Naval Shipyard

70-3326
Accession Number
70-3326
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 337952544
Related Collection
Matthews, Francis P. Papers
Keywords
Boats and boating
Cabinet officers
Naval officers
Navy-yards and naval stations
Photographers
Sailors
Ships
Shipyards
HST Keywords
California - San Francisco
People Pictured
Matthews, Francis Patrick, 1887-1952
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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. A ship can be seen in dock on the left with sailors on board. Secretary Matthews can be seen approaching the ramp up to the main dock. Smaller boats are also in view as well as three photographers taking pictures of the occasion.
Date(s)
May 18, 1951