Naval officers

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.

Captain Lewis Smith Parks, commanding officer of the USS Manchester, stands with binoculars looking out over the sea. Captain Parks autographed this photo.

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 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.

During his visit to Tokyo, Japan, Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews was feted by R.O.N.S. (Reserve Officers of the Naval Services) with a dinner at the Union Club. Shown here with the Secretary are Vice Admiral Charles T. Joy and Mrs. Charles T. Joy. Dates of the Far East trip were November 12-30, 1950.

Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, Chief of Naval Operations, is standing on the left and congratulating John F. Floberg after he was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air. Standing in the center is Francis P. Matthews, Secretary of the U.S. Navy.