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img Frank Knox (ddr-njpa-1-769)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "No. 8,530. Frank Knox. (US) Secretary of the Navy."

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img Frank Knox (ddr-njpa-1-768)

Caption on reverse: "Colonel Frank Knox, at right, President of the Chicago Daily News, and Republican Candidate for Vice-President of the United States." Caption on reverse: "Colonel Frank Knox, at right, President of the Chicago Daily News and Republic Candidate for Vice-President of the United States."

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img Frank Knox (ddr-njpa-1-767)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "No. 9,040. Frank Knox. (US) Secretary of the Navy."

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doc Newspaper clipping regarding Frank Knox (ddr-njpa-1-770)

Caption on front: "Col. Frank Knox: The ayes had it."

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img Frank Knox in Hawai'i (ddr-njpa-1-766)

Caption on reverse: "Navy secretary calls: Arriving here last evening on board a four-motored navy patrol bomber from San Francisco, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox was received this morning by the territorial, naval and army officials. At 9:25 a.m. today, Knox made an official call on Governor Poindexter at Iolani palace and was later given …

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doc Newspaper clipping regarding Frank Knox (ddr-njpa-1-774)

Caption on front: "Col. Frank Knox: 'Damned-up forces of recovery will burst forth in a magnificent prosperity.'"

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doc Memo to Frank Knox from the Vice Chief of Naval Operations (ddr-densho-67-85)

Memo to Frank Knox from the Vice Chief of Naval Operations regarding the Nisei. Suggests that the nisei should not enlist in the armed services except for a select few in Intelligence. Also agrees with a previous statement that 85 percent of the Nisei are loyal. Wants the government to encourage loyalty of the nisei for …

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img American naval leaders (ddr-njpa-1-765)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "The American Naval Leadership. Photograph: (from left) Former Asiatic Fleet Commander Yarnell, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Stark, Secretary of the Navy Knox, and Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet Richardson."

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img Frank Knox with naval leaders (ddr-njpa-1-773)

Caption on reverse [translation]: "Navy Secretary Knox in Pearl Harbor. (from right) Rear Admiral Bloch, local naval commander, Secretary of the Navy Knox, United States Fleet Commander Admiral Richardson. (photographed by Navy photographer Tai Shin Lu [?])"

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img Frank Knox with naval leaders (ddr-njpa-1-772)

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img Frank Knox with naval leaders (ddr-njpa-1-771)

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doc Letter from Commander John Ford to Frank Knox about the Japanese in Hawaii (ddr-densho-67-47)

Letter from Commander John Ford to Frank Knox about the Japanese in Hawaii. He warns about the infiltration of "disloyals" and stresses the failure of the FBI and military in controlling the situation. Also mentions the Big Five's dependence on skilled Japanese labor. Knox forwards this to President Roosevelt urging him to consider evacuating all Japanese …

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img News clipping regarding the USS North Carolina (ddr-njpa-13-387)

Text on front: "New US Battleship North Carolina Is Commissioned. NEW YORK, Apr. 9 (INS)--The world's mightiest battleship, the USS North Carolina, was commissioned at the Brooklyn navy yard today in colorful ceremonies headed by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox. This was the first commissioning of a battleship in 18 years. The 35,000-tonner was built …

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img Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., Frank Knox, and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz on the deck of a warship (ddr-njpa-1-556)

Caption on reverse: "American naval chiefs in South Pacific. Three American naval leaders get together on the deck of an American warship during an inspection tour of South Pacific bases by Secretary of Navy Frank Knox. Left to right: Admiral Willliam F. Halsey, Jr., commander of South Pacific forces; Secretary Knox and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, …

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doc Series of memos regarding the Japanese in Hawaii (ddr-densho-67-65)

Series of memos regarding the Japanese in Hawaii. Memo 1: from Frank Knox to President Roosevelt. He suggests that proper action against the Japanese in Hawaii is not being taken and urges the President to look into the matter. Memo 2: Henry Stimson to President Roosevelt. Assures the President that the situation is under control -- …

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img Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. receiving the Distinguished Service Medal and Gold Star (ddr-njpa-1-558)

Caption on reverse: "U.S. Admiral awarded Gold Star. Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., of the U.S. navy (left), commander-in-chief of Allied forces in the South Pacific; Frank Knox (center), U.S. secretary of the navy, and Admiral Ernest J. King, commander-in-chief of the U.S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations, line up in Secretary Knox's office where, …

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doc Densho eNews, July 2008 (ddr-densho-431-22)

Article titles: "From the Director," "From the Archive: From Island to Mainland: Detainees of Hawaii," "Densho News: Calls for National Interviewee Nominations," "Densho Presents in Denver and Salt Lake City," "Densho Staff Blog."

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img Military leaders at an award ceremony (ddr-njpa-1-2288)

Caption on reverse: "Former commandant of U.S. Marines decorated by Secretary of Navy: At a ceremony in Washington, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox (left) congratulates General Thomas Holcomb after presenting him with the Distinguished Service Medal for his 'exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service' as commandant of the U.S. marine corps from December 1, 1936 to …

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img James V. Forrestal and Morton C. Mumma, Jr. (ddr-njpa-1-320)

Caption on reverse: "5/12/44. New secretary of the navy at work = James V. Forrestal, new secretary of the navy works at his desk in his office in Washington. Forrestal served as under secretary of the navy department under Frank Knox, secretary of the navy, who died on April 28, during the period in which the …

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doc The Evacuation of the Japanese During World War II (ddr-densho-390-141)

An essay describing the evacuation of Japanese and Japanese Americans during World War II, including a list a recommended further readings.

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