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National Society of Colonial
Dames of
America in Tennessee
United States Navy - Naval Historical Center - Washington, D. C. | ||
Portrait #1561  |
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| Subject/Title: |
McKee, Rear Admiral Fran - First Woman Admiral | |
| Artist: | Struck, Norma Johansen | |
| Date Created: | 1981 | |
| Owner/Location: | United States Navy Naval Historical Center 805 Kidder Breese Street, SE Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia (DC) 20374-5060 |
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| Frame Dimensions: | 52 1/4 x 42 1/4 | |
| Image Dimensions: | 45 x 36 | |
| Materials/Media: | Oil on Canvas | |
| Date Documented: | 18 August 2008 | |
| Condition: | Excellent | |
| Description: | The three-quarter length portrait of Rear Admiral Fran McKee in service dress blues. Bodly turned slightly to viewer's right, face slilghtly to viewer's leftt. Holding white gloves in left hand. |
| History of Work: | Created as part of the Navy Artist Cooperation and Liaison (NACAL) Program for the permanent Navy Art Collection as the request of the Navy Chief of Information Office. |
| Notes: | Elevated as the first
woman unrestricted Admiral in the history of the United States Navy in 1976. This two-star naval officer served her nation, with distinction for 31 years. The Admiral died in 2002 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery will full military honors. |