March 11 (Lunar New Year), April 19, 1948, Chiang Kai-shek was elected "president". inaugural speech





1948, at the 13th conference of the National Government is Constitution NUS, Chiang Kai-shek was elected as the first president. Previously, Chiang Kai-shek, the provisions of the Constitution the President is the only head of state in the ceremonial ceremony, said they did not participate in the presidential campaign. To this end, (lsjt.org) KMT Central Standing Committee decided to give the president powers to emergency disposal. Later, Chiang Kai-shek agreed to participate in the election. the
Li Tsung-jen in the campaign to defeat the Sun Branch and was elected Vice-President of the National Government. Li Tsung-jen couples handheld (lsjt.net)
Certificate of Vice President-elect the photo President
, Chiang Kai-shek, Vice President Li Tsung-jen inauguration.