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Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews on Inspection Visit of U.S. Navy Shipyard

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. Ships can be seen in dock with sailors on board and a band and honor guard is at attention on the dock. Secretary Matthews is walking with a few others by the band and honor guard.

Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews on Inspection Visit of U.S. Naval Shipyard

Distance view of an honor guard and military band while Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews is on an inspection visit of the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California. View includes the touring bus on the right used by the Secretary as well as various buildings located near the dock. Secretary Matthews is wearing a top coat and standing with a group of Naval officers in front of the band.

Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews on Inspection Visit of U.S. Navy Shipyard

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. Ships can be seen in dock with sailors on board and a band and honor guard is at attention on the dock. It looks like Secretary Matthews is walking toward a group of officers standing on the center far left of the photograph.

U.S. Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews Preparing to Leave Okinawa

Francis P. Matthews, United States Navy Secretary (1949-1951) is shown departing from Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. A military band, flag detail, honor salute by a group of soldiers as well as a partial view of the Navy airplane are in view. In the distance a ship can be seen on the sea. This photograph is part of a scrapbook entitled "Hon. Francis P. Matthews, the Secretary of the Navy visits Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on Sunday, 19 November 1950."