President Harry S Truman, 1945
| Vice President | None |
| Inauguration Date | Thursday, April 12, 1945 |
| Location | Cabinet Room, White House |
| Oath Administered By: | Harlan F. Stone, Chief Justice |
| Bible Used: | According to Truman, "There was much scurrying around to find this book on which to take the oath." It was closed while he repeated the oath, and he kissed the book when he finished. |
| Length of Inaugural Address: | No public speech |
| Attire (what the president wore): | Dark business suit |
| Weather: | Not applicable |
| Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information: | Truman took the oath of office just two hours after he received word of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's death, which was caused by cerebral stroke. |
Library of Congress
Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone administering the oath of office to Harry S Truman in the Cabinet Room of the White House, April 12, 1945.