Naval officers

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is standing on the right. Rear Admiral George R. Henderson, USN Commander Fleet Air Japan, pays his respects to the Secretary at a reception honoring Mr. Matthews held at the Tokyo GHQ Officers Club. Secretary Matthews was on a Far East tour, November 12-30, 1950.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is standing on the right and is shown attending a Flag Officers reception in his honor at the Tokyo GHQ Officers Club. Secretary Matthews is nearing the end of his Far East tour, November 12-30, 1950. Also in view standing next to Secretary Matthews is Vice Admiral Charles T. Joy. Others in view are not identified.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is shown on the left leaving an elevator after visiting Commandant, Far East headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. He is accompanied by Rear Admiral Arleigh A. Burke after having conferences with Vice Admiral C. Turner Joy and staff. Secretary Matthews' trip took place November 12 - 30, 1950.

During his visit to Tokyo, Japan, Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews was feted by R.O.N.S. (Reserve Officers of the Naval Services) with a dinner at the Union Club. Shown here with the Secretary are Vice Admiral Charles T. Joy and Mrs. Charles T. Joy. Dates of the Far East trip were November 12-30, 1950.

Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, Chief of Naval Operations, is standing on the left and congratulating John F. Floberg after he was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air. Standing in the center is Francis P. Matthews, Secretary of the U.S. Navy.

Dockside view taken during an inspection tour visit of Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews at the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California. Secretary Matthews can be seen approaching the ramp up to the main dock area. Photographers taking pictures of the occasion are in view on the right.

Departure scene of official party from the naval air station at Alameda, California following a tour by Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews who is standing in the boat on the far right. Secretary Matthews was in the San Francisco, California area touring naval facilities and participating in Armed Forces Day activities.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is standing on the left and is shown with Fleet Admiral William H. Halsey. Secretary Matthews is visiting Honolulu for the dedication of the National Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl Cemetery) located in Honolulu.

President Harry S. Truman arrived here aboard the "Sacred Cow." He is shown as he left the airport for the naval base. L to R: Captain Cecil Adell, Commander of the Key West Base, President Truman, and Admiral William D. Leahy. From: Houston Post.

President Harry S. Truman signs an executive order providing for the transfer of 29 passenger and cargo vessels to Italy. Onlookers are, left to right: Secretary of State, George Marshall; Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, Chief of Naval Operations; Attorney General Tom Clark; and Italian Ambassador Alberto Tarchiani. From: Houston Post.