Wilson receives George Washington Carver Gold Award
Wilson, SecDef-designate receives the 1952 George Washington Carver Memorial Gold Award from Jackie Robinson at a ceremony. The gold plaque was presented for Wilson's "outstanding contributions to the betterment of race relations and human welfare."
Charles Wilson is newly appointed Secretary of Defense
January 28, 1953
Charles E. Wilson, former President of General Motors Corp, is now newly appointed Secretary of Defense.
Charles Wilson and wife arrive at White House for swearing-in ceremony
January 28, 1953
Mr. Charles E. Wilson and his wife arriving at the White House for the swearing in ceremony, making him the new Secretary of Defense.
SecDef Wilson and military service chiefs
March 22, 1954
Gen. Matthew Ridgway, US Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Paul Ely, Chairman of the French Armed Forces JCS, Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson, and Adm Aurthur Radford, Chairman US Army JCS.
SecDef Wilson meets with press officials
Secretary of Defense Wilson meets with the press.
DoD 10th anniversary luncheon
September 17, 1957
A Pentagon luncheon to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the DoD. Seated left to right: former SecDef Lovett, SecDef Wilson, SecDef–designate McElroy; standing left to right: former DepSecs Foster, Anderson,& Robertson; former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Bradley & Admiral Radford; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Twining; DepSec Quarles; Asst. Secretary McNeil.
