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Swearing-in of James Webb

James E. Webb of Oxford, N.C. is sworn in as Director of the Budget in ceremonies at the State Department on July 31, 1946. L to R: Mrs. James E. Webb; Captain Fred V. Webb, the Budget Director's brother; Webb; and Edgar R. Baker, Budget Bureau Staff Member, who administered the oath. "Proof" is handwritten across photo.

Portrait of C. Tyler Wood

Portrait of C. Tyler Wood, which was used in his oral history interview. During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, Wood served as special assistant to the Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, alternate member U.N.R.R.A. council, 1945-1946; deputy to Assistant Secretary of State, 1947-1948; Assistant to Deputy Administrator, Economic Cooperation Administration, 1948-1949; Assistant Administrator for Operations, 1949-1950; Deputy U.S. Special Representative to Europe, 1950-1952; Associate Deputy Director, Mutual Security Agency, 1952-1953. Donor: C. Tyler Wood.