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President Lyndon
Baines Johnson, 1965
| Vice President |
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Hubert
Humphrey |
| Inauguration Date |
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Wednesday,
January 20, 1965 |
| Location |
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East
Portico, U.S. Capitol |
| Oath Administered By: |
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Earl
Warren, Chief Justice |
| Bible Used: |
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Johnson took the oath on the same family Bible he used at his Vice Presidential Inauguration in 1961. It was closed. |
| Length of Inaugural Address: |
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1,492
words |
| Attire (what the president wore): |
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Morning coat, striped trousers |
| Weather: |
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Skies
were cloudy and one inch of snow lay on the ground. Estimated
temperature of 38°F. |
| Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information: |
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Security for Johnson's Inauguration was tight following the assasination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. For the first time, the President rode in a bullet-proofed limousine. |
| Luncheon: |
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The Inaugural Luncheon was held in the Old Supreme Court Chamber in the U.S. Capitol. The menu included: Pink Grapefruit Supreme; Relish tray; Texas Heart of Filet Mignon; Tomato Surprise; Blue Lake String Beans in butter; Avocado and Romaine Salad; hot rolls and butter; the President's Delight; mints and coffee. |
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Lyndon B. Johnson (left) being sworn in by Chief Justice Earl Warren (right) as Lady Bird Johnson and Hubert Humphrey (center) look on, January 20, 1965 (Library of Congress)
Watch the Inaugural video.
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