Douglas, William O. (William Orville), 1898-

John W. Snyder of St. Louis (left) being sworn in as Federal Loan Administrator. The ceremony took place at the White House with Associate Justice William O. Douglas administering the oath and President Harry S. Truman (center)looking on. From: Beth Gore

William D. Pawley (left) taking the oath of office as United States Ambassador to Brazil. Justice of the Supreme Court William O. Douglas, right, administers the oath. From: Beth Gore.

Edwin W. Pauley, who was named the American member of the Allied Reparations Commission, is shown taking the oath of office, as administered by Associate Justice William O. Douglas, at the White House. President Harry S. Truman is in the center of the picture. From: Beth Gore

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.