Douglas MacArthur II’s Oath of Office

Washington, D.C. 1969

Framed oath of office for Ambassador Douglas MacArthur II. All Foreign Service Officers take an oath at the beginning of their careers and upon receiving higher appointments. MacArthur kept and framed this oath of office for his appointment as Ambassador to Iran, 1969-1972.

  • Source/Credit: Gift of the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training
  • Catalog Number: 2012.0027.31
  • Created: 1969
  • Acquired: 2012

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