Swearing-in ceremony, Christian A. Herter, Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, 12:20PM. President John F. Kennedy and others observe as Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House, Herbert L. Miller, administers the oath of office to newly-appointed Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, Christian A. Herter, during a swearing-in ceremony at the White House. Left to right: President Kennedy (holding a rolled document); Mr. Herter (wearing forearm crutches, with right hand on Bible); Mary C. Pratt Herter (partially hidden); Assistant Executive Clerk Miller (holding Bible); newly-appointed Deputy Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, William T. Gossett (who was also sworn in); Elizabeth Hughes Gossett. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.