Rutledge, Wiley, 1894-1949

Charles Ross kisses the Bible after taking the oath as Press Secretary of President Harry S. Truman. Left to right: Associate Justice Wiley Rutledge, who administered the oath; President Truman; Charles Ross; and Mrs. Ross. From: Beth Gore.

Charles F. Brannan (right) is sworn in as Secretary of Agriculture by Supreme Court Justice Wiley Rutledge. Mr. Brannan succeeds Clinton P. Anderson who resigned last month to run for Senator from New Mexico. From: Beth Gore.