Ben Bernanke sworn in as 14th Fed chairman
(Reuters/AFP)
Updated: 2006-02-02 09:07

Ben Bernanke (R) is sworn in as the 14th chairman of the Federal Reserve, February 1, 2006, replacing Alan Greenspan who retired after 18-1/2 years at the helm of the central bank, in Washington. Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., (L) administers the oath of office. [Reuters]