Matthews, Francis Patrick, 1887-1952

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews (right) is shown with Vice Admiral Arthur D. Struble on the left and Vice Admiral Charles Turner Joy in the center. They are studying the photo results of a U.S. Navy attack mission. Secretary Matthews was touring Naval installations and forces in the Far East, November 12-30, 1950.

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.

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.