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John L. Sullivan being sworn in as Secretary of the Navy

97-1901
Accession Number
97-1901
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description

John L. Sullivan, Under Secretary of the Navy, is sworn in as Secretary of the Navy by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson. Witnessing the ceremony are left to right: W. Stuart Symington, Secretary of the Air Force; Kenneth C. Royall, Secretary of the Army, and James Forrestal, Secretary of Defense.

Date(s)
September 18, 1947