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Robert Butler Takes the Oath of Office as Ambassador to Australia

99-160
Accession Number
99-160
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350298077
Keywords
Ambassadors
Cabinet officers
Judges
Oaths
People Pictured
Acheson, Dean, 1893-1971
Clark, Bennett Champ, 1890-1954
Butler, Robert, 1897-1955
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Harris & Ewing

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Robert Butler is shown being sworn into office as the first United States Ambassador to Australia. Previously those representing this country held the rank of Minister. The photo shows, left to right, Bennett Champ Clark, Federal Judge; Ambassador Butler; and Acting Secretary of State Dean Acheson. From: Beth Gore
Date(s)
July 29, 1946