1959 Press Photo Secretary of State & Mrs. Christian Herter with pets in D.C.

Newly appointed Secretary of State Christian Herter and Mrs. Herter were playing with the family pets, a pair of Cairn terriers, in this recent domestic scene at their Washington home. President Eisenhower announced Herter's appointment to succeed the ailing John Foster Dulles at Augusta, GA, today.

Photo is dated 1959.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.