Historic glossy 10 x 8 photo of Truman taking the Oath of Office in the Cabinet Room, signed in black ink, “Cabinet Room, Apr. 12. 45, sworn in as President by Chief Justice Stone, Harry S. Truman.” Reverse of photo bears a Harry S. Truman Library stamp and a collector’s pencil notation along the bottom edge. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases and rubbing to finish, and a small tape remnant to vertical edges. Truman had spent only 82 days as vice president when Franklin D. Roosevelt died in the late afternoon of April 12. An urgent message pulled Truman away from the Capitol building to the White House, where he was informed of FDR’s passing. Justice Stone was summoned to administer the oath in the hastily arranged ceremony, beautifully captured in this one-of-a-kind image. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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