Cabinet officers

A portrait photo of Robert A. Lovett, Secretary of Defense at his desk at the Pentagon Building, signed on the border, "For Ralph Stohl, with my kindest regards. Robert A. Lovett"

A portrait photo of Louis Johnson, Secretary of Defense, autographed on the border, "To my co-worker Ralph N. Stohl - with high appreciation and every good wish, Louis Johnson Sept 18, 1950".

James Forrestal, Secretary of Defense, is shown seated at his desk in this portrait.

James Forrestal, Secretary of Defense, is shown seated at his desk surrounded by staff including Ralph N. Stohl (center, next to Forrestal), Director of Administration, Office of the Secretary of Defense. Others are unidentified.

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.

Portrait of Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal. US Navy photo number TR 9955-2.

The Committee on World Food Crisis meeting with President Harry S. Truman. Seated, left to right: Secretary of Commerce Averell Harriman, President Truman, and Charles Luckman, Chairman of the Citizens Food Committee. Standing, left to right: Robert Lovett, Norris E. Dodd, and John Steelman.

From left to right, President Harry S. Truman greeting Secretary of State George C. Marshall, Senator Arthur Vandenberg, and Warren Austin just arriving from a plane.

President Harry S. Truman greeting George C. Marshall, Arthur Vandenberg, and Warren Austin just arriving from a plane.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower (left) with President Harry S. Truman (center). President Truman and General Eisenhower are presenting a silver tray and a scroll to retiring Secretary of War Robert Patterson (right).