Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953
Robert E. Hannegan, Postmaster General, and Chief Justice Fred Vinson, is shown with a group of eight men at a speakers podium
John L. Sullivan being sworn in as Secretary of the Navy
John L. Sullivan, Under Secretary of the Navy, is sworn in as Secretary of the Navy by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson. Witnessing the ceremony are left to right: W. Stuart Symington, Secretary of the Air Force; Kenneth C. Royall, Secretary of the Army, and James Forrestal, Secretary of Defense.
Stuart Symington shown taking the oath of office as Secretary of the Air Force
A procession of honorary pallbearers follows the casket of Stephen T. Early prior to the burial in Arlington National Cemetery
Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson Congratulates Edward H. Foley following Mr. Foley's Swearing in as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Truman congratulates new Administrator for Economic Cooperation
President Harry S. Truman (at right), congratulates Paul G. Hoffman (at left) following a White House ceremony at which Hoffman was sworn into office as Administrator for Economic Cooperation. Chief Justice Fred Vinson, center, of the U.S. Supreme Court, administered the oath of office.
Mrs. Bess Truman and Margaret Truman at a concert
Harry S. Truman visits the Freedom Train
James Forrestal is sworn in as Secretary of Defense
James Forrestal is sworn in as Secretary of Defense by Chief Justice Fred Vinson, while the top ranking civilian officials and military personnel witness the ceremony. Left to right are General Dwight D. Eisenhower, John L. Sullivan, Admiral Chester Nimitz, Senator Stuart Symington, Major General Alfred M. Gruenther, and Thomas J. Hargrave.