Indonesia's new President Jusuf Habibie (R) reads the oath of office at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta May 21, as former President Suharto looks on. Suharto resigned on Thursday and turned over his post to Habibie ending a 32-year era. [Military] chiefs and political, legal and religious leaders flanked the 76-year-old Suharto as he made his announcement in a televised ceremony at the Presidential Palace.