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Copy photo of Vannevar Bush, far left, shaking the hand of Defense Secretary James Forrestal while Thomas Hargrave looks on. An American flag hangs behind the group. Original caption: "Dr. Bush heads Research and Development Board, Secretary of Defense James Forrestal congratulates Dr. Vannevar Bush after he was sworn in as Chairman of the Research and Development Board. Mr. Thomas Hargrave, newly appointed Chairman of the Munitions Board looks on. The ceremony took place in Mr. Forrestal's office, The Pentagon, Washington D. C., September 30, 1947." Inscription on upper left of photograph "With high regards and a 'well done' to Dr. Vannevar Bush, from James Forrestal".