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.