1975 Press Photo Republican Charlotte Ried takes oath of office in Washing DC

Charlotte Reid a Republican who surrendered a seat in Congress to accept appointment to the Federal Communications Commission, takes the oath of office. October 8th, in President Nixon's office. The former Illinois lawmaker is the first woman in twenty years to be named to the commission which regulates television, radio and other communications industries.

Photo is dated 1975.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.