Frank Knox, Secretary of the Navy


Object Type
Photograph
Object ID
5884
Date
February 22 1943
creator
Naval Historical Foundation
Description
At the conclusion of commissioning ceremonies for USS IOWA (BB-61), at the New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, 22 February 1943, Secretary Knox congratulates Captain John L. McCrea, USN, of Marlette Michigan, former Naval Aide to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, now the Commanding Officer of USS IOWA. Official Navy photo, 1970.
Related Collection
Naval History and Heritage Command’s Photo Archives
Naval ID
NH 70496
Subjects
Knox, Frank, 1874-1944, Launchings, Military Personnel, USS Iowa (BB-61)
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