The nation was desperately in need of strong leadership. The Legislative Yuan, reflecting the desires of all the people, asked Chiang to resume the presidential office on March 1, 1950.
全國軍民與海外僑胞，一致敦請總統蔣公復行視事，繼續領導戡亂，以求完全國家統一，實行三民主義，完成國民革命。