Oaths

From left to right, George H. Mead, member of the Advisory Board of the Office of War Mobilization; Roy L. Thompson, New Orleans Federal Land Bank President and Chairman; and Daniel W. Bell, former undersecretary of the Treasury, are sworn as members of the Price Decontrol Board. John R. Steelman (second from right) holds the Bible while Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Hugo Black (right) administers the oath.

President Harry S. Truman (third from right) stands next to Emma (Mrs. John) Steelman (second from right) as John R. Steelman (second from left) is sworn in as Director of the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion, as photographers record the ceremony. The photograph is taken outside the White House. All others are unidentified.

John R. Steelman (right) is sworn in as Special Assistant to President Harry S. Truman by Frank K. Sanderson, Administrative Officer of the Executive Office. The ceremony took place in the White House.

An unidentified man is sworn in by Frank Sanderson (left). The location appears to be John R. Steelman's office. The exact occasion is unknown.

John R. Steelman (right) witnesses the swearing in David H. Stowe (center) as his assistant. Frank Sanderson is administering the oath. The photograph was taken in Steelman's office in the White House.

From left to right, George H. Mead, member of the Advisory Board of the Office of War Mobilization; Roy L. Thompson, New Orleans Federal Land Bank President and Chairman; and Daniel W. Bell, former undersecretary of the Treasury, are sworn as members of the Price De-Control Board. John R. Steelman (second from right) holds the Bible while Associate Justice Hugo Black (right) administers the oath.

Photograph of Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby, first Director of the Women's Army Corps. Colonel Hobby appears to be taking an oath, most likely at her induction ceremony into the Women's Army Corps.

Charles G. Ross kissing the Bible while taking his Oath of Office as Press Secretary. From left to right: Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Wiley Rutledge, President Harry S. Truman, Charles G. Ross, and Mrs. Charles (Florence) Ross.

Mr. Charles G. Ross taking an oath of Office as Press Secretary. Also in this photo is from left to right: Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Wiley Rutledge; President Harry S. Truman; Mr. Charles G. Ross, and Mrs. Charles (Florence) Ross.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace, Jr. (left) hands Assistant Secretary of the Army Fred Korth a certificate on the day of Korth's swearing in.