Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953

Thomas B. McCabe (left) is being sworn in by Chief Justice Fred L. Vinson (right) as Chairman of the Federal Reserve System. Mrs. McCabe is in the center. From: Beth Gore.

British Ambassador Lord Inverchapel watches as President Harry S. Truman signs the British Loan Bill. Cabinet members Will Clayton, Fred Vinson and Secretary of State James Byrnes are in the background. An 11 x 14 photo in a series of seven.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Vinson conversing with Mr. and Mrs. John Agar (Shirley Temple) at the inaugural ball. Left to right: John Agar, Mrs. Vinson, Shirley Temple, Fred M. Vinson. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Miss Drucie Snyder (daughter of Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder) giving flowers to Mrs. Fred M. Vinson (far right) and the wife of the French Ambassador, Madame Bonnet (far left) during the inaugural ball. Fred Vinson is in the background. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

In a colorful ceremony witnessed by more than 11,000 government and military officials and others, Louis Johnson today took the oath of office as Secretary of Defense. Pictured here (left to right) are Former Secretary of Defense James Forrestal, Mr. Johnson and Chief Justice Fred Vinson who administered the Oath of Office. From: Beth Gore

Photo of Paul G. Hoffman being sworn in as head of the Foreign Assistance Program (Marshall Plan). Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson is shown administering the oath while President Truman can be seen looking on from behind his desk. From: Beth Gore

Shortly after taking the oath as Director of the Marshall Plan, Paul G. Hoffman was congratulated by President Truman. In the center is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Fred M. Vinson, who administered the oath in a brief White House ceremony. From: Beth Gore

President Truman being sworn in by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson of the Supreme Court during inauguration ceremonies. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Secretary of Treasury Fred M. Vinson, left, congratulates O. Max Gardner, right, new Under Secretary of the Treasury as John Snyder, center, Reconversion Director, looks on. From: Beth Gore

Secretary of the Treasury Fred Vinson congratulates the new assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Edward Foley, following swearing in ceremonies at the Treasury Department. From: Beth Gore