Herter Sworn In
Herter Sworn In
Clip: 356192_1_1
Year Shot: 1959
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1659
Original Film: 032-033-01
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, D.C.
Timecode: 00:00:39 - 00:01:39
Herter Sworn In Christian A. Herter sworn in as Secretary of State at White House ceremony witnessed by practically every cabinet member, leaders of both parties and members of Congress. Mr. Herter is a former Governor of Massachusetts. And more recently Undersecretary of State - assisting ailing Mr. John Foster Dulles whom the President intends to nominate for a $20,000 a year special duty job. Ext. White House, day, bare tree branches. President Dwight D. Eisenhower stands by as Herter (?) places his hand on a Bible (?), raises his right hand, takes oath. People queue up to shake Herter's hand (including Mrs. Dulles - ?). Photographers. Herter exits car, racially integrated crowd welcomes him with applause.