1930 Press Photo The New Asst. War Secretary takes oath of office

Col. Frederick H. Payne, The New Asst. War Secretary takes oath of office at the War Department Building, Washington D.C. L-R: Sec. of War Patrick J. Hurley; Col. Payne, Adolf Gerhard, chief clerk, administering the oath; Asst Sec. of War for aviation F. Trubee Davison; and Gen. Charles P. Summerall, Chief of Staff of the Army

Photo is dated 1930.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.