First inauguration of Elpidio Quirino

1948 Presidential Inauguration of Elpidio Quirino
Date April 17, 1948
Location Malacañan Palace
Manila
Participants

President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino

Assuming office

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines,
Manuel Moran

Administering oath

The Inauguration of Elpidio Quirino as the sixth President of the Philippines occurred on April 17, 1948 under extraordinary circumstances. The inauguration marked the commencement of the first term (which lasted a year eight months and thirteen days) of Elpidio Quirino as President, following the death of President Manuel Roxas.

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