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Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews Visits First Naval District

70-3413
Accession Number
70-3413
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 337952648
Related Collection
Matthews, Francis P. Papers
Keywords
Cabinet officers
Naval officers
Navy-yards and naval stations
Shipyards
Speeches, addresses, etc.
Shipbuilding
HST Keywords
Massachusetts - Boston
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
Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is shown walking toward the steps to the platform where he will address workers at the Boston Naval Shipyard located in the First Naval District. Several Naval officers are following behind him. This event was held during an inspection visit by Secretary Matthews.
Date(s)
December 8, 1949