Robert Hannegan Seated at His Desk
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Robert E. Hannegan seated at his desk in his office on his swearing-in day. Standing next to him is his wife, Irma P. Hannegan.
Postmaster General Robert Hannegan (foreground, right) kisses the ring of Francis Cardinal Spellman (standing) during a formal reception welcoming the Cardinal that took place in the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. Seated on the left are, from left to right: Mrs. James F. McDonnell, Mayor William O'Dwyer, and Governor Thomas E. Dewey. All others are unidentified.