Forrestal, James, 1892-1949

In a colorful ceremony witnessed by more than 11,000 government and military officials and others, Louis Johnson today took the oath of office as Secretary of Defense. Pictured here (left to right) are Former Secretary of Defense James Forrestal, Mr. Johnson and Chief Justice Fred Vinson who administered the Oath of Office. From: Beth Gore

Secretary of Navy James Forrestal confirmed that he once suggested Gov. C. W. Darden, Virginia, for appointment as Under Secretary of Navy, as he appeared before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee. From: Beth Gore

Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson,(left), Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius, Jr.,(Center), and Secretary of Navy James Forrestal(right) leaving the White House after a conference with President Truman. From: Beth Gore

Artemus L. Gates, new Under Secretary of the Navy puts his flag in position on Secretary Forrestal's desk piece. When an Admiral is on board his flagship he runs up his flag. Similarly, when Secretary Forrestal's staff is in town he puts their respective flags in this holder on his desk. Left to right the flags represent: H. Struve Hensel, Chief of Naval Ordnance; Artemus L. Gates, newly sworn in Under Secretary of the Navy; Admiral Ernest J. King, Chief of Naval Operations; and F. J. Horne, Vice Chief of Naval Operation. From: Beth Gore

Louis Johnson (left) is sworn in as Secretary of Defense by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson as retiring Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal (center) looks on.

President Truman talks with Secretary of State George Marshall (left) and Secretary of Defense James Forrestal (right) as they leave the White House.

Shown left to right in this photo taken at the White House are: Secretary of Interior Harold L. Ickes; Secretary of Navy James V. Forrestal; President Harry S. Truman; Philippine President Sergio Osmena; Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius; and Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson.

Attorney General Tom Clark (fourth from left); Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug (third from right); Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder (second from right) and Secretary of Defense James Forrestal (right) outside an airport, July 1, 1948. All others in photograph are unidentified.