Receptions

Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews attends a party celebrating his retirement from the Navy to become United States Ambassador to Ireland. The party took place in the Pentagon offices of Secretary Matthews. From left to right: unidentified Navy WAVE officer; Secretary Matthews; Mary (Mrs. Francis) Matthews; unidentified Navy WAVE officer.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (second from left) is pictured with a group of naval officers and women at a reception. They are in a conference room on board a ship. All others are unidentified.

Margaret Truman and her husband, Clifton Daniel, in evening clothes attending an unidentified reception at an unidentified location.

Margaret Truman and her husband Clifton Daniel in evening clothes, attending an unidentified reception.

Captain Lewis S. Parks of the USS Manchester raises his glass to the Mayor of Keelung Formosa, Taiwan during a toast at a reception. Others are unidentified.

Captain Lewis S. Parks of the USS Manchester attends a reception hosted by the Mayor of Keelung Formosa, Taiwan. The Mayor is second from right, Captain Parks is fourth from right. All others pictured are unknown.

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.

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.

Military leaders in the Hawaiian area and prominent civilians attended a joint Army-Navy-Air Force reception honoring distinguished mainland guests at the Ft. Shafter Officers' Club on Friday, Sept. 2, 1949. This event was held following the formal dedication of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific located in Honolulu. Standing third from the left is Lt. General Robert L. Eichelberger, former Commander of the 8th U.S. Army in Japan. Next to him is Mrs. Leslie J. McNair, widow of General Leslie McNair.