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Reception Held at Guantanamo Base in Cuba

70-3446
Accession Number
70-3446
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 337952678
Related Collection
Matthews, Francis P. Papers
Keywords
Armed forces officers
Cabinet officers
Generals
Military bases
Navy-yards and naval stations
Receptions
Officers' clubs
HST Keywords
Cuba - Guantanamo
People Pictured
Clark, Mark W. (Mark Wayne), 1896-1984
Matthews, Francis Patrick, 1887-1952
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Credit:
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Francis P. Matthews, Secretary of the U.S. Navy, is standing on the far right and is being honored at a reception held during the Portrex Operation. Those in view are on the terrace of the Officers Club at Guantanamo Base, Cuba. Portrex was a joint armed forces operation in the Caribbean area. Standing second to the left of Secretary Matthews is General Mark Clark.
Date(s)
March 6, 1950