Original 1947 AP wire photo reenacts the Pentagon ceremony in which W. Stuart Symington took the oath as secretary for air. Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson administers the oath as Symington raises his hand over a book. The caption printed on the photo identifies Kenneth Royall, secretary of the Army; Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal; and John L. Sullivan, sworn in as secretary of the Navy. Dated September 18 in Washington, the group stands before an American flag. Mounted on black archival paper, with aged tape holding all four corners, including the lower caption corners. Light surface scratches, small white marks near the upper left, discoloration, and edge wear are visible. Overall mounted size approximately 8 x 5¼ inches. From the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper.
