USS IOWA (BB-61) Commissioning


Object Type
Photograph
Object ID
5881
Date
February 22 1943
creator
Naval Historical Foundation
Description
Officers of the ship's company and guests on deck after the ceremonies, 22 February 1943, New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York. Secretary of the Navy, Frank Knox, is in the center (eyes closed). To his left is Rear Admiral E. J. Marquart, USN, Commandant, Third Naval District and the New York Navy Yard. Second man from Rear Admiral Marquart's left is governor Burton B. Hickenlooper of Iowa. To Knox's right is Captain F. E. Beatty, USN, Aide to the Secretary. Second man to Captain Beatty's right is Captain Lyman S. Perry, USN.
Related Collection
Naval History and Heritage Command’s Photo Archives
Naval ID
NH 70074
Subjects
Commandant, Dignitaries and Officials, Knox, Frank, 1874-1944, Launchings, Marquart, Edward J., Military Personnel, USS Iowa (BB-61)
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