Manufactured by
Soffe, American, founded 1946
Worn by
Admiral Howard, Michelle Janine, American, born 1960
Subject of
United States Navy, American, founded 1775
Date
2009
Medium
cotton and polyester
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 28 × 17 1/4 in. (71.1 × 43.8 cm)
Caption
A 1982 Naval Academy graduate, Michelle Howard commanded Task Force 151 in 2009, which freed Captain Richard Phillips and other hostages from the Maersk Alabama. In 2014, she became the first female four-star admiral in the Navy, as well as the highest-ranking Black woman in the military, and was appointed vice chief of naval operations.
Description
An olive brown cotton and polyester blend t-shirt worn by Admiral Michelle Howard as rear admiral (lower half). Manufacturer's information is printed on the interior center back neck that reads "SOFFE" with size, content, and care information below.
Classification
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Type
military uniforms
t-shirts
Topic
Clothing and dress
Military
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Admiral Michelle J. Howard, U.S. Navy
Object number
2014.146.2.4
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e4fd1c03-98b2-4701-a80a-acdda6e5e23e

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