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Today in Jewish History - February 17 / Adar 8 |
1949 February 17, CHAIM WEIZMANN
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Chaim Weizmann |
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Was sworn in as the first Israeli president. Although old and sick, Weizmann resented the limited powers of the presidency that were basically restricted to ceremonial duties.
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