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Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews On Inspection Tour in California

70-3361
Accession Number
70-3361
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 337952612
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
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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, standing on the far left, is shown while on an inspection tour of the U.S. Navy facility at Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. He and some U.S. Navy officers are inspecting the laundry facilities which included automatic washers and dryers recently installed. Secretary Matthews was in California to participate in Armed Forces Day ceremonies at the Presidio in San Francisco.
Date(s)
May 17, 1951