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Fred Vinson takes oath of office as Chief Justice

59-1137
Accession Number
59-1137
8.5x6.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348259677
Keywords
Judges
Oaths
HST Keywords
Vinson, Mrs. Fred
People Pictured
Clifford, Clark M. (Clark McAdams), 1906-1998
Groner, Duncan Lawrence, 1873-1957
Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953
Vinson, Roberta (Roberta Dixon), 1898-1983
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Description
Chief Justice D. Lawrence Groner administers the oath of office to Fred Vinson. In the background are Captain Clark Clifford, White House Naval Aide, Mrs. Roberta Dixon Vinson, and Vinson's aunt, Mrs. Belle Vinson Hughes. Vinson is being sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Date(s)
June 24, 1946