1959 Press Photo William Franke with others takes Defense Post oath - now02299
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Two Defense Department Officials are sworn in at the White House today in a dual ceremony as they move up to new posts. Taking the oath as the new Secretary of the Navy is William B. Franke, left, while Thomas S. Gates, Jr., second from right, becomes Deputy Secretary of Defense. President Eisenhower attends the ceremony as White House Administrative Officer Frank Sanderson reads the oath.
