USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55)


Object Type
Photograph
Object ID
5698
Date
April 9 1941
creator
Naval Historical Foundation
Description
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox shakes hands with Captain Olaf M. Hustvedt, ship's CO, during commissioning ceremonies at the New York Navy Yard, 9 April 1941. At right is North Carolina Governor J.M. Broughton.
Related Collection
Naval History and Heritage Command’s Photo Archives
Naval ID
NH 44721
Subjects
Dignitaries and Officials, Knox, Frank, 1874-1944, Launchings, Military Personnel, USS North Carolina (BB-55)
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