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Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews Inspects Treasure Island in California

70-3358
Accession Number
70-3358
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 337952608
Related Collection
Matthews, Francis P. Papers
Keywords
Cabinet officers
Naval officers
Navy-yards and naval stations
HST Keywords
California - San Francisco
People Pictured
Matthews, Francis Patrick, 1887-1952
Rights

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Credit:
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
U.S. Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews is shown standing in the center with a group of mainly Navy officers standing behind him. Secretary Matthews is to inspect the Naval Station and Receiving Station on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. He was in California in connection with Armed Forces Day ceremonies held at the Presidio in San Francisco. The group in view is standing at attention during the playing of the Ruffles and Flourishes.
Date(s)
May 17, 1951