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Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews on Inspection Tour At Treasure Island in California

70-3359
Accession Number
70-3359
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 337952610
Related Collection
Matthews, Francis P. Papers
Keywords
Cabinet officers
Naval officers
Navy-yards and naval stations
Fire extinction
HST Keywords
California - San Francisco
People Pictured
Matthews, Francis Patrick, 1887-1952
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U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
U.S. Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews, standing on the right wearing a hat and top coat, is shown on an inspection tour of the Naval Station and Receiving Station on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay in California. In this view the inspecting party is watching a demonstration at the Fire Fighting School. The U.S. Navy officers with the Secretary are not identified. Secretary Matthews was in California to participate in Armed Forces Day ceremonies at the Presidio in San Francisco.
Date(s)
May 17, 1951