1961 Press Photo Princess Grace of Monaco w/ Vice Adm David L McDonald

Vice Adm David L McDonald, new commander of the US 6th Fleet talks with Princess Grace of Monaco near bell of the cruiser flagship Springfield off the Mediterranean coast of France at Villefransche-Sur-Mer. Princess was attending ceremony at which command of fleet was passed to McDonald. He succeeds Admiral George W Anderson, Jr, recently named chief of Naval Operations by Pres Kennedy. Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches. Photo is dated 07-13-1961.



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