Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes

View of United States Air Force airplane and airport arrival of dignitaries to attend the ceremony held in Brindisi, Italy, to formally turn over to the Italian Navy two U.S. destroyers and six gunboats. Shown filing by Italian soldiers is U.S. Ambassador to Italy (1946-1952) James C. Dunn on the left. Walking next to him is the Italian Minister of Defense Randolfo Pacciardi. Directly behind Ambassador Dunn is Congressman Joseph W. Martin, Jr.

View of dignitaries attending a formal military ceremony held in the port of Brindisi, Italy. At this time the United States turned over two destroyers and six gunboats to the Italian Navy. Brindisi was located just 70 miles from Soviet dominated Albania. United States Ambassador to Italy (1946-1952) James C. Dunn is walking in the front row on the left. Next to him is the Italian Minister of Defense Randolfo Pacciardi. Directly behind Dunn in Navy uniform is U.S. Navy Admiral Robert B. Carney. Behind Carney and just to the left is U.S. Congressman Joseph W. Martin, Jr.

View of James C. Dunn, United States Ambassador to Italy (1946-1952) attending a naval exchange ceremony held in Brindisi, Italy. During this ceremony the United States turned over to the Italian Navy two destroyers and six gunboats. Brindisi was located just 70 miles from Soviet dominated Albania. Standing behind Ambassador Dunn to the right is Congressman Joseph W. Martin, Jr. Others in view are unidentified.

Partial body view of United States Ambassador to Italy, James C. Dunn, in formal diplomatic attire holding a top hat to his chest. On the right is Admiral Robert B. Carney giving a salute. Identification with photograph reads: "Admiral Robert B. Carney, USN (right), salutes as honors are rendered aboard his flagship, the USS Mt. Olympus, to the Honorable James C. Dunn (hat over heart), U.S. Ambassador to Italy, who was paying the new NATO commander a visit." Location is believed to be Naples, Italy.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair at the podium in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for the launch of Navy Boat 109. Others identified in photo.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair at podium at unidentified Naval event.

Navy Under Secretary Frances P. Whitehair at unidentified Naval ceremony inspecting sailors.

Navy Secretary John L. Sullivan (center) salutes during unidentified ceremony. Francis P. Whitehair is on the far left.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair (second from right), Naval officers, and unidentified women seated during the presentation of Naval Safety Awards at the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair (left) at presentation of Naval Safety Awards at the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Other men are unidentified.