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Robert A. Lovett takes the oath as Secretary of Defense

97-1731
Accession Number
97-1731
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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HST Keywords
Lovett, Mrs. Robert A.
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Description

At special ceremonies in the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Robert A. Lovett took the oath for his new position. Mr. Lovett was nominated by President Truman to be acting secretary when General George C. Marshall resigned recently. The nomination was confirmed September 13, 1951. Left to right are: General Marshall; Robert Lovett, Jr. (the Secretary's son); Secretary Lovett; Mrs. Lovett; and Ralph N. Stohl, Director of Administration, Office of the Secretary of Defense, who administered the oath.

Date(s)
September 17, 1951