Johnson with former SecDef Forrestal and Pres.Truman

March 28, 1949

President Harry S. Truman, incoming US SecDef Louis Johnson and former SecDef James Forrestal, are shown in a three-way handshake in Washington DC, after announcement of Mr. Johnson's appointment.

Johnson address members of Congress regarding NATO

March 20, 1950

Johnson addresses members of Congress and diplomats at Andrews AFB to witness the take-off of the four B-29 bombers destined for England under the Mutual Assistance Program of the North Atlantic Treaty.

SecDef Johnson visits India

Secretary of Defense Louis A. Johnson arriving at the New Delhi airport.

Johnson meets with Ambassador from Phillipines

August 23, 1950

Joaquin M. Elizalde (left), Amb. from the Philippines conferred with SecDef Louis Johnson on planes for the Integration of Phillipine Troops in the unified command for the United Nations operation in Korea.

SecDef Johnson congratulates sculptor on Bronze Memorial

SecDef Johnson congratulates Finnish sculptor Kalervo Kallio, commissioned to execute a bronze memorial bust of the late James Forrestal. The completed bust, for which Kalio will receive $5,000, will be placed at an entrance of the Pentagon building.