Acheson Is Sworn In
Acheson Is Sworn In
Clip: 362660_1_1
Year Shot: 1949
(Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1538
Original Film: 022-216-02
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, DC
Timecode: 00:12:10 - 00:12:47
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Dean Acheson, former State Dept. Official, takes over as Secretary of State, succeeding Gen. Marshall. He is sworn in at the White House by Chief Justice Vinson, with President Truman looking on.