Louis Johnson is sworn in as Secretary of Defense
Louis Johnson (left) is sworn in as Secretary of Defense by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson as retiring Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal (center) looks on.
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General Hoyt S. Vandenberg being administered Oath of Office as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force
General Hoyt S. Vandenberg being administered oath of office as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force by Chief Justice Fred Vinson.
Frank Pace, Jr., is sworn into office as the new Secretary of the Army
Frank Pace, Jr., (right), is sworn into office as the new Secretary of the Army by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson (left), as witnessed by Left to Right, background: Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder; Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson; former Secretary of the Army Gordon Gray and Secretary of State Dean Acheson (barely visible).
William H. Davis being sworn in as Director of Economic Stabilization
William H. Davis, who succeeds Fred M. Vinson as Director of Economic Stabilization, is administered the oath of office by Associate Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas. From: Beth Gore.
Photo of Associate Justice of U.S. Supreme Court, Tom C. Clark
An informal picture of new Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Tom C. Clark. This picture was made in his chambers at the Court. From: Beth Gore.
Portrait of Associate Supreme Court Justice, Tom Clark
A formal portrait of Associate Supreme Court Justice, Tom Clark, made in his chambers at the Court. It is the first time the new Justice was photographed in his robes. From: Beth Gore
Photo of Tom C. Clark and J. Howard McGrath leaving the home of Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone
Attorney General Tom C. Clark, right, and Solicitor General J. Howard McGrath shown leaving the home of the late Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone, where they paid their respects. The Chief Justice had just died of a cerebral hemorrhage. From: Beth Gore.
Robert Butler Takes the Oath of Office as Ambassador to Australia
Robert Butler is shown being sworn into office as the first United States Ambassador to Australia. Previously those representing this country held the rank of Minister. The photo shows, left to right, Bennett Champ Clark, Federal Judge; Ambassador Butler; and Acting Secretary of State Dean Acheson. From: Beth Gore
Robert Butler taking the oath of office as Ambassador to Cuba
Justice Frank Murphy, right, of the U. S. Supreme Court, administers the oath of office to Robert Butler, newly appointed U. S. Ambassador to Cuba. From: Beth Gore.
Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone speaking with Harold H. Burton
Photo of Chief Justice, United States Supreme Court, Harlan F. Stone (left) with newly appointed Associate Justice Senator Harold H. Burton of Ohio. From: Beth Gore.