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President Harry S. Truman and Secretary of State James Byrnes

59-1036
Accession Number
59-1036
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
HST Keywords
Truman - Cabinet - Members - Oath of Office
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Description
President Harry S. Truman (right) stands with others as James Byrnes (center, holding Bible) is sworn in as Secretary of State. Visible in the background are outgoing Secretary of State Edward Stettinius (between Mr. and Mrs. Byrnes), and Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson (to the left of Mr. Truman). All others are unidentified.
Date(s)
July 3, 1945