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Photo of Louis Johnson being sworn in as Secretary of Defense by Chief Justice Fred Vinson. Left is James Forrestal

99-601
Accession Number
99-601
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350298665
Keywords
Cabinet officers
Judges
Oaths
People Pictured
Forrestal, James, 1892-1949
Johnson, Louis Arthur, 1891-1966
Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953
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Description
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
Date(s)
March 28, 1949