Navy-yards and naval stations

Inside view of the Memorial Chapel at the U.S. Naval Station. The Chapel is in Key West Florida. President Harry S. Truman, his family members, and affiliated staff members attended services here. A variety of denominations held services there. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives, 4 X 5 negatives.

Stereograph of submarines, battleships and torpedo boats anchor in San Diego Bay, California. One submarine has the marking "K8." Donor: George J. Paulson to HST 3-3-66.

Stereograph of Navy sailors on the parade grounds at the Great Lakes Training Station along the banks of Lake Michigan. Donor: George J. Paulson to HST 3-3-66.

Stereograph of a wrecked submarine at Burges, Belgium, a German submarine base. Donor: George J. Paulson to HST 3-3-66.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is shown on the right and Rear Admiral Leo Hewlett Thebaud, Commandant of the First Naval District, is at salute beside him. They are responding to military honors rendered by the Boston Naval Base Band. Secretary Matthews is on a visit to the Boston Naval Shipyard. Part of a Marine Corp. detachment are also in view.

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews, second from the left, is shown inspecting the historic frigate USS Constitution during a visit to the Boston Naval Yard. Rear Admiral Leo H. Thebaud is standing third from the right. Others in view are not identified.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews takes over the helm of Rear Admiral H. H. McLean's barge during inspection of waterfront facilities at Yokosuka Naval Base. The location is off the coast of Korea. Secretary Matthews was on tour from November 12-30, 1950.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews, on the far right, is shown arriving at Commandant, Naval Forces, Far East. He is walking past sailors giving him a salute. Secretary Matthews was on an inspection tour of U.S. Naval facilities in the Far East, November 12 - November 30, 1950.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is shown while on a visit to the Yokosuka Naval Facilities in Japan. He is seen in the bluejacket or enlisted men's Mess Hall at the Navy's Fleet Activities Command, Yokosuka, Japan. Secretary Matthews is addressing the enlisted assembly before joining them for Turkey dinner. Secretary Matthews' trip took place November 12 - November 30, 1950.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews visits Commander, Naval Forces, Far East while at Tokyo, Japan headquarters. Secretary Matthews is introduced to staff by Vice Admiral Charles Turner Joy, Commanding Officer. The tour took place November 12 - November 30, 1950.