Navy-yards and naval stations

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.

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.

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews addresses the workers of the Boston Naval Shipyard during an inspection visit. The area is part of the First Naval District.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is standing on the platform at the podium and addressing United States Naval Shipyard workers in Boston, Massachusetts. Various Naval officers share the platform with him. Secretary Matthews is on an inspection visit of the First Naval District.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is shown inspecting the historic frigate the USS Constitution during a visit to the Boston Naval Shipyard located in the First Naval District. Sailors are shown in salute as Secretary Matthews passes by.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is shown standing at the podium addressing Boston Naval Shipyard workers during an inspection visit to the shipyard located in the First Naval District. Various unidentified Naval officers are standing behind him.

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.

Rear Admiral Frank G. Fahrion, Superintendent of the Naval Gun Factory (Washington Navy Yard), is shaking hands on the left with President Harry S. Truman and greeting him on the 150th anniversary of the gun factory. Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is standing between the two men. Major General Harry Vaughan, on the far right, looks on.

U.S. Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews is shown standing in the center with a group of mainly Navy officers standing behind him. Secretary Matthews is to inspect the Naval Station and Receiving Station on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. He was in California in connection with Armed Forces Day ceremonies held at the Presidio in San Francisco. The group in view is standing at attention during the playing of the Ruffles and Flourishes.