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Edison takes oath as Secretary of Navy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Charles Edison, son of the late inventor, Thomas Edison, was today sworn in as the 46th Secretary of the Navy to succeed the late Secretary Claude A. Swanson. Edison is the second man to become Secretary of the Navy after serving as Assistant Secretary, the other was Truman Newberry, who became Secretary in December, 1908. Left to right: Mrs. Charles Edison, Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring, Secretary Edison, and Rear Admiral Walter B. Woodson, Judge Advocate General, administering the oath

Edison takes oath as Secretary of Navy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Char...

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United States Naval Academy graduation. Washington, D.C., June 6. The United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, held its 1940 graduation exercises today. Principal address to the graduates was delivered by Charles Edison, Secretary of the Navy, who is shown in this picture giving a diploma to Lyle Bernard Ramsey, Honor Man, at the Academy

United States Naval Academy graduation. Washington, D.C., June 6. The ...

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Asst. Secys of Army & Navy, Louis Johnson & Charles Edison leaving White House following conference with Pres. Roosevelt, Oct. 25, 1938

Asst. Secys of Army & Navy, Louis Johnson & Charles Edison leaving Whi...

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A QUIET CHAT. WASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 28. TODAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE, ADMIRAL HARRY E. YARNELL WAS DECORATED WITH THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. AFTER THE CEREMONY THE TRIO SHOWN IN THE PICTURE WERE CAUGHT BY THE CAMERA IN AN 'OFF STAGE' MOMENT. L TO R: PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; ADMIRAL HAROLD R. STARK, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS; AND CHARLES EDISON, ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

A QUIET CHAT. WASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 28. TODAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE, AD...

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Charles Edison - Public domain portrait photograph

Charles Edison - Public domain portrait photograph

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New Secretary of the Navy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. New informal picture of Charles Edison, Secretary of the Navy

New Secretary of the Navy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. New informal pict...

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Edison receives first anti-glare lamp. Washington, D.C., May 17. Charles Edison, Asst. Sec. of the Navy and son of the late Thomas A. Edison, left; was presented with the first Polaroid lighting unit, a lamp free from glaring reflection. The lamp, praised by scientists as heralding a great advance in artificial illumination, employs the regulation incandescent light source as perfeted by Thomas A. Edison but passes the light through a sheet of the new light controlling material, Polaroid, to remove the light waves responsible for refelcted glare, one of the worst visual hazards of illumination, George W. Wheelwright, 3rd. who helped in the development made the presentation, 5/14/38

Edison receives first anti-glare lamp. Washington, D.C., May 17. Charl...

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Roosevelt calls cabinet meeting. Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. Apparently not perturbed by President's Roosevelt's special cabinet meeting, were these four members of the cabinet who attended the meeting, left to right, Daniel Roper, Sec. of Commerce; Henry Wallace, Sec. of Agriculture; Charles Edison, acting Sec. of the Navy; and Robert Jackson, acting Attorney General. They are shown leaving the White House and the conference, 9/16/38

Roosevelt calls cabinet meeting. Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. Apparentl...

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George Messersmith, Charles Edison, Harold R. Starks

George Messersmith, Charles Edison, Harold R. Starks

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Roosevelt calls cabinet meeting. Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. Apparently not perturbed by President's Roosevelt's special cabinet meeting, were these four members of the cabinet who attended the meeting, left to right, Daniel Roper, Sec. of Commerce; Henry Wallace, Sec. of Agriculture; Charles Edison, acting Sec. of the Navy; and Robert Jackson, acting Attorney General. They are shown leaving the White House and the conference, 91638

Roosevelt calls cabinet meeting. Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. Apparentl...

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New Secretary of the Navy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. New informal picture of Charles Edison, Secretary of the Navy

New Secretary of the Navy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. New informal pict...

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On job. Washington, D.C. Jan. 19. Charles Edison, son of the famous inventor and new Assistant Secretary of the Navy, pictured at his desk today. He was inducted into office yesterday

On job. Washington, D.C. Jan. 19. Charles Edison, son of the famous in...

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PRESIDENT BESTOWS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL ON U.S. CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS. WASHINGTON, D.C. JULY 28. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY BESTOWED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL ON ADMIRAL WILLIAM D. LEAHY, WHO RETIRES TUESDAY AS CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS TO BECOME GOVERNOR OF PUERTO RICO. THE AWARD WAS A SUPRISE TO LEAHY, WHO CALLED AT THE WHITE HOUSE TO DISCUSS PUERTO RICAN PROBLEMS. IN THE CENTER IS CHARLES EDISON, ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

PRESIDENT BESTOWS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL ON U.S. CHIEF OF NAVAL O...

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Naval increase on the way. Washington, D.C., June 2. Assist. Secretary of the Navy, Charles Edison, today signed final confirmation on awards to private shipyards for the construction of twenty-four naval vessels totaling 159,800 tons. Approximate cost will be $350,000,000. Picture shows, left to right: Warren McLaine, Assist. to Judge Advocate General of the Navy; Rear Admiral W.B. Woodson, Judge Advocate General of the Navy; and Charles Edison, Assist. Secretary of the Navy

Naval increase on the way. Washington, D.C., June 2. Assist. Secretary...

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Cabinet members arrive for meeting with President Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Sept. 16. Left to right: Secretary of Agriculture, Henry Wallace and acting Secretary of the Navy, Charles Edison

Cabinet members arrive for meeting with President Roosevelt. Washingto...

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CITATION FOR ADMIRAL YARNELL. WASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 28. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY CONFERRED UPON ADMIRAL HARRY E. YARNELL THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL AND A CITATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY, TACT AND DEVOTION IN PROTECTING AMERICAN INTERESTS DURING THE CHINESE EMERGENCY. HIS CONDUCT OF AFFAIRES IN THE FAR EAST HAS RECEIVED COMMENDATIONS FROM THE NATIONALS AND MILITARY OF OTHER NATIONS AS WELL. SHOWN IN THE PICTURE ARE,FRONT: PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, ADMIRAL HARRY E. YARNELL; BACK: ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, CHARLES EDISON; ADMIRAL HAROLD R. STARK, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS; CAPTAIN MORTON L. DEYO; AND COMMANDER LELAND P. LOVETTE

CITATION FOR ADMIRAL YARNELL. WASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 28. PRESIDENT RO...

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Charles Edison - Public domain dedication image

Charles Edison - Public domain dedication image

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A QUIET CHAT. WASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 28. TODAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE, ADMIRAL HARRY E. YARNELL WAS DECORATED WITH THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. AFTER THE CEREMONY THE TRIO SHOWN IN THE PICTURE WERE CAUGHT BY THE CAMERA IN AN 'OFF STAGE' MOMENT. L TO R: PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; ADMIRAL HAROLD R. STARK, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS; AND CHARLES EDISON, ACTING SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

A QUIET CHAT. WASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 28. TODAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE, AD...

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Charles Edison - Public domain portrait photograph

Charles Edison - Public domain portrait photograph

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On job. Washington, D.C. Jan. 19. Charles Edison, son of the famous inventor and new Assistant Secretary of the Navy, pictured at his desk today. He was inducted into office yesterday

On job. Washington, D.C. Jan. 19. Charles Edison, son of the famous in...

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Rush plans for new U.S. Battleships. Washington, D.C., June 23. Scene in Construction and Repair Division of the U.S. Navy Department where plans for the two new 35,000 ton battleships are being rushed to completion. Work on the ships will get underway in four to six months, Charles Edison, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, announced. One will be built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and the other at Philadelphia, 6/23/37

Rush plans for new U.S. Battleships. Washington, D.C., June 23. Scene ...

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After taking oath as Asst. Secy. of the Navy, Lewis Compton, left, is congratulated by Mrs. Compton, and the Secy. of the Navy, Charles Edison, Feb. 9, 1940

After taking oath as Asst. Secy. of the Navy, Lewis Compton, left, is ...

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After taking oath as Asst. Secy. of the Navy, Lewis Compton, left, is congratulated by Mrs. Compton, and the Secy. of the Navy, Charles Edison, Feb. 9, 1940

After taking oath as Asst. Secy. of the Navy, Lewis Compton, left, is ...

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Wife of Acting Navy Secretary views prize winning needlework of girl scouts. Washington, D.C., Nov. 4. Mrs. Charles Edison, wife of the acting Secretary of the Navy was honor guest today at a private showing of prize winning samplers selected from a nation-wide competition among Girl Scouts. The showing was held at the Scout's 'Little Tea House' here this morning. Left to right: 15 year old Katherine Raymond and Mrs. Edison. They are looking at the sampler which won the intermediate Girl Scout prize for Betty Taylor, Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, Ill.

Wife of Acting Navy Secretary views prize winning needlework of girl s...

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Asst. Secys of Army & Navy, Louis Johnson & Charles Edison leaving White House following conference with Pres. Roosevelt, Oct. 25, 1938

Asst. Secys of Army & Navy, Louis Johnson & Charles Edison leaving Whi...

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Edison takes oath as Secretary of Navy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Charles Edison, son of the late inventor, Thomas Edison, was today sworn in as the 46th Secretary of the Navy to succeed the late Secretary Claude A. Swanson. Edison is the second man to become Secretary of the Navy after serving as Assistant Secretary, the other was Truman Newberry, who became Secretary in December, 1908. Left to right: Mrs. Charles Edison, Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring, Secretary Edison, and Rear Admiral Walter B. Woodson, Judge Advocate General, administering the oath

Edison takes oath as Secretary of Navy. Washington, D.C., Jan. 2. Char...

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Edison receives first anti-glare lamp. Washington, D.C., May 17. Charles Edison, Asst. Sec. of the Navy and son of the late Thomas A. Edison, left; was presented with the first Polaroid lighting unit, a lamp free from glaring reflection. The lamp, praised by scientists as heralding a great advance in artificial illumination, employs the regulation incandescent light source as perfeted by Thomas A. Edison but passes the light through a sheet of the new light controlling material, Polaroid, to remove the light waves responsible for refelcted glare, one of the worst visual hazards of illumination, George W. Wheelwright, 3rd. who helped in the development made the presentation, 51438

Edison receives first anti-glare lamp. Washington, D.C., May 17. Charl...

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George Messersmith, Charles Edison, Harold R. Starks

George Messersmith, Charles Edison, Harold R. Starks

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