First inauguration of Manuel Roxas

The first inauguration of Manuel Roxas as the fifth president of the Philippines and the last president of the Philippine Commonwealth under the United States took place on May 28, 1946, at the ruins of Legislative Building in Manila, which was ruined during the World War II. The inauguration marked the beginning of Manuel Roxas's only term as president and of Elpidio Quirino's only term as vice president.[1] The chief justice of the Supreme Court administered the oath of office.

First inauguration of Manuel Roxas

Chief Justice Manuel Moran (left) swearing in Manuel Roxas (right) as the president of the Philippines.
Date	May 28, 1946 (1946-05-28)
Location	Legislative Building Manila
Participants	President of the Philippines, Manuel Roxas Assuming office Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Manuel Moran Administering oath Vice President of the Philippines Elpidio Quirino Assuming office Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Manuel Moran Administering oath