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: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.
