Cabinet officers

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is shown standing beside a poster prepared for the Treasury Department's Independence Bond Drive. The Liberty Bell is pictured on the poster.

Scene shows crowd of people who were in attendance for the commencement ceremonies at Scranton University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews attended the event with his wife.

The Naval Reserve personnel of Scranton, Pennsylvania, acted as honor guard to Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews on the occasion of his attendance at the graduation exercises held at Scranton University, Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews, far right, is shown conferring with General Oliver P. Smith, Commanding General 1st Marine Division, while on a visit to the Korean War front. General Smith is pointing out fighting areas on the field map. Secretary Matthews was on an inspection tour of the Far East, November 12-30, 1950.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews (right) is shown shaking hands with Brigadier General Edward Craig, Assistant Division Commander, 1st Marine Division, while he was visiting the Korean War front. Secretary Matthews was in Korea as part of his Far East inspection tour, November 12-30, 1950.

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.

Washington, D. C. Gathered for luncheon here today with former President Harry S. Truman are five former member of his cabinet. They are, left to right, Oscar Chapman, Interior; Jesse Donaldson, Postmaster General; Senator Clinton Anderson, Agriculture; Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff; J. Howard McGrath, Attorney General. From: Houston Post.

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.