USS Iowa (BB-61) Commissioning


Object Type
Photograph
Object ID
5882
Date
February 22 1943
creator
Naval Historical Foundation
Description
Talking together after the ceremonies at the New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, 22 February 1943 are, left to right: Captain Frank E. Beatty, USN, Aide to the Secretary of the Navy; Secretary of the Navy, Frank Knox; Rear Admiral E. J. Marquart, USN, Commandant, Third Naval District and the New York Navy Yard.
Related Collection
Naval History and Heritage Command’s Photo Archives
Naval ID
NH 70075
Subjects
Knox, Frank, 1874-1944, Launchings, Marquart, Edward J., Military Personnel, USS Iowa (BB-61)
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