Shipyards

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.

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews addresses the workers of the Boston Naval Shipyard during an inspection visit. The area is part of the First Naval District.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is standing on the platform at the podium and addressing United States Naval Shipyard workers in Boston, Massachusetts. Various Naval officers share the platform with him. Secretary Matthews is on an inspection visit of the First Naval District.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is shown inspecting the historic frigate the USS Constitution during a visit to the Boston Naval Shipyard located in the First Naval District. Sailors are shown in salute as Secretary Matthews passes by.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is shown standing at the podium addressing Boston Naval Shipyard workers during an inspection visit to the shipyard located in the First Naval District. Various unidentified Naval officers are standing behind him.

Full view of the historic frigate the USS Constitution docked in Boston, Massachusetts. The Secretary of the Navy's flag is flying from the masthead of the ship. Photograph was taken when U.S. Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews was on an inspection tour of the Boston Naval Shipyard in the First Naval District.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy Francis P. Matthews is shown walking toward the steps to the platform where he will address workers at the Boston Naval Shipyard located in the First Naval District. Several Naval officers are following behind him. This event was held during an inspection visit by Secretary Matthews.

A motorcade which includes Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews can be seen at the entrance of the U.S. Naval Shipyard located at San Francisco, California. Various military personnel and civilians are in view as the cars enter the 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 standing in the center of the photograph wearing a top coat. There is a band in the photo.