U.S. Fleet Shifts Command of Battle Force -- In a colorful naval ceremony, Rear Admiral J.O. Richardson (center foreground) is shown as he took over command of the battle force of the United States Fleet Aboard the U.S.S. California at San Pedro, Calif., June 24. He succeeded Admiral E.C. Kalbfus (standing to right and Rear of Admiral Richardson), who will become President of the naval war college at Newport, R.I. with the assumption of Battle Force command Admiral Richardson advanced to the rank of full Admiral. June 25, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

U.S. Fleet Shifts Command of Battle Force -- In a colorful naval ceremony, Rear Admiral J.O. Richardson (center foreground) is shown as he took over command of the battle force of the United States Fleet Aboard the U.S.S. California at San Pedro, Calif., June 24. He succeeded Admiral E.C. Kalbfus (standing to right and Rear of Admiral Richardson), who will become President of the naval war college at Newport, R.I. with the assumption of Battle Force command Admiral Richardson advanced to the rank of full Admiral. June 25, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo). Stock Photo
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1802 x 2417 px | 30.5 x 40.9 cm | 12 x 16.1 inches | 150dpi

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25 June 1939

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California United States

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U.S. Fleet Shifts Command of Battle Force -- In a colorful naval ceremony, Rear Admiral J.O. Richardson (center foreground) is shown as he took over command of the battle force of the United States Fleet Aboard the U.S.S. California at San Pedro, Calif., June 24. He succeeded Admiral E.C. Kalbfus (standing to right and Rear of Admiral Richardson), who will become President of the naval war college at Newport, R.I. with the assumption of Battle Force command Admiral Richardson advanced to the rank of full Admiral. June 25, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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