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Shortly after taking the oath as Director of the Marshall Plan, Paul G. Hoffman was congratulated by President Truman. In the center is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Fred M. Vinson, who administered the oath in a brief White House ceremony. From: Beth Gore

Photo of Oveta Culp Hobby, former Colonel and Director of the Women's Army Corps, at the White House. From: Beth Gore.

Photo of Col. Oveta Culp Hobby, Director of the Women's Army Corps, wearing the Distinguished Service Medal which she received from Secretary of War Henry Stimson. From: Beth Gore.

Major General John H. Hilldring of Phoenix, Arizona, who has been appointed Assistant Secretary of State today assumed the oath of office at the State Department. Left to right, Stanley Woodward, Chief of the Division of Protocol, who administered the oath; Secretary of State James F. Byrnes and General Hilldring. From: Beth Gore.

Photo of President Truman asking state and local authorities to pick up drivers licenses held by "traffic incorrigibles". Mr. Truman, appearing in person on his 62nd birthday before a Highway Safety Conference, asked nationwide assistance in reducing the traffic death toll. From: Beth Gore.

Youngest of the group of 28 to receive Congressional Medal of Honor awards at the White House was Staff Sergeant James R. Hendrix of Lepanto, Arkansas. Staff Sergeant Hendrix, shown getting his award from President Harry S. Truman, was 19 years old at the time he earned his medal. The former farm boy wiped out two enemy artillery positions and saved the lives of three of his comrades when his outfit was assigned the task of breaking through the Belgian town of Assenois and relieving the besieged garrison at Bastogne. From: Beth Gore.

Distance view of the Inaugural ceremonies, with the Capitol in the background. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

A view of the Inaugural ceremonies, with the Capitol in the background. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

President Truman being sworn in by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson of the Supreme Court during inauguration ceremonies. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.

Vice President Alben Barkley is sworn in by Justice Stanley F. Reed, of the Supreme Court of the United States during the inauguration. Original photograph is in a photo album of inaugural events.