Judges

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.

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.

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

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 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

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.

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.

A photo of Associate Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court Harold H. Burton and his wife. The picture was taken at a social event in the Capital. From: Beth Gore.

A color photo showing former President Truman seated with two judges, including Judge Albert Ridge (left), shaking hands with him. The photo has been signed on the front by Judge Ridge, "My thanks to the helpful hands that have guided me through War and Peace to this Happy Birthday", and "Best wishes to a great American and a great friend", by the other unidentified judge, whose name is not legible.

Latest portrait of the new Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Harold Burton, former Senator of Ohio.