The Inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson
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Type: Movie Category: DocumentaryYear: 1965Details
The second inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson as president of the United States was held on Wednesday, January 20, 1965, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This was the 45th inauguration and marked the second and only full term of Lyndon B. Johnson as president and the only term of Hubert Humphrey as vice president. Chief Justice Earl Warren administered the oath of office. Lady Bird Johnson founded the tradition of incoming first ladies participating in the ceremony by holding the sworn-in president's Bible. Vice President Humphrey was sworn in by John W. McCormack, the speaker of the House of Representatives. This was the first inauguration when the president rode in a bulletproof limousine.
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Cast & Crew
- Cast:Lyndon B. Johnson , Hubert H. Humphrey , Earl Warren , Lady Bird Johnson , John W. McCormack
- Director: NBC
