Chapman, Oscar L. (Oscar Littleton), 1896-1978

Oscar Chapman shakes hands with Julius A. Krug, former Secretary of the Interior (center), and Chief Justice Fred Vinson (right) after being sworn in as Secretary of the Interior. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the Department of Interior Auditorium. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Under Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left) receives a gold medal from an unidentified representative of the Sons of the American Revolution. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

The swearing in ceremony for Oscar Chapman as Secretary of the Interior. Standing at the microphone is Senator Joseph O'Mahoney. Seated on stage, left to right: unidentified; Oscar Chapman; Julius A. Krug, former Secretary of the Interior; Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman; unidentified. All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman and son, James Chapman. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Oscar Chapman being sworn in as Secretary of the Interior. Left to right: Senator Joseph O'Mahoney; Julius A. Krug, former Secretary of the Interior; Chapman; Chief Justice Fred Vinson. Ceremony took place in the Department of Interior Auditorium. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman and his son, James Chapman. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman posing for an official photo. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

Oscar Chapman with Julius Krug (center), former Secretary of the Interior, and Chief Justice Fred Vinson (right) after being sworn in as Secretary of the Interior. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

President Harry S. Truman (front row, center) with selected Cabinet Members. Pictured left to right: (Front Row) John Snyder, Dean Acheson, President Truman, Fred Vinson, and James McGranery. (Second Row) Clinton Anderson, Tom Clark, Charles Brannan, Louis Johnson, George Marshall, Averell Harriman, Maurice Tobin, J. Howard McGrath, and Oscar Chapman.

Newly appointed Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan (left) being congratulated by Assistant Secretary of Interior Oscar Chapman (right).