U.S. Army

Men representing the military services and Departments of Defense are shown seated during ceremonies at the Pentagon to honor the late James Forrestal, Secretary of Defense. A bronze bust of Forrestal and a marble panel in the Pentagon were dedicated to Forrestal. Among those seated are General Omar Bradley, third from the left, and Frank Pace, Secretary of the Army, sixth from the left.

Portrait of William C. Foster, Deputy Secretary of Defense, seated at his desk.

On their visit to the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson (center) greets T/Sgt. William R. McLand (second from left), U. S. Air Force, Pope Air Force Base, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and twenty-eight other outstanding solders, sailors, airmen, and Marines, who are visiting Washington, D.C., from January 12 to 15, 1950, as guests of the Department of Defense. The identities of the other servicemen are unknown and were selected by their respective services from among enlisted personnel on the basis of leadership, conduct, bearing and initiative. The soldiers were selected from Ft.

A portrait photo of Paul H. Griffith, Assistant Secretary of Defense, signed on the border, "To my friend and co-worker Ralph N. Stohl with best wishes and kind regards Paul H. Griffith Asst Sec. of Defense"

A portrait photo of Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen T. Early, signed on the photo, "To Ralph Stohl from his friend and co-worker with warm regard Stephen T. Early"

A portrait photo of Robert A. Lovett, Secretary of Defense at his desk at the Pentagon Building, signed on the border, "For Ralph Stohl, with my kindest regards. Robert A. Lovett"

A portrait photo of Marx Leva, Assistant to Secretary of Defense James Forrestal, autographed on the border, "For Ralph Stohl, with great appreciation for his unfailing helpfulness, and for all that he has done to make the Department of Defense a more effective arm of Government. Marx Leva"

At special ceremonies in the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Robert A. Lovett took the oath for his new position. Mr. Lovett was nominated by President Truman to be acting secretary when General George C. Marshall resigned recently. The nomination was confirmed September 13, 1951. Left to right are: General Marshall; Robert Lovett, Jr. (the Secretary's son); Secretary Lovett; Mrs. Lovett; and Ralph N. Stohl, Director of Administration, Office of the Secretary of Defense, who administered the oath.

Portrait of General Harry Vaughan, in uniform, standing before a portrait of President Harry S. Truman.

Portrait of Colonel Cornelius J. Mara. Colonel Mara was assistant military aide to the President.