Stuart Symington shown taking the oath of office as Secretary of the Air Force
W. Stuart Symington, former Assistant Secretary of War for Air (1946-47) is shown taking the oath of office as Secretary of the Air Force from Chief Justice Fred Vinson. Left to right are: Mr. Symington, Secretary of the Army Kenneth C. Royall; Secretary of Defense James N. Forrestal; Chief Justice Fred Vinson; and Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan.