First inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson

First presidential inauguration of
Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson taking the oath of office on Air Force One following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Dallas, Texas
Date	November 22, 1963; 60 years ago (1963-11-22)
Location	Air Force One, Love Field, Dallas, Texas
Participants	Lyndon Baines Johnson 36th president of the United States — Assuming office Sarah Tilghman Hughes Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas — Administering oath
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The first inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson as the 36th president of the United States was held on Friday, November 22, 1963, aboard Air Force One at Dallas Love Field, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy earlier that day. The inauguration – the eighth non-scheduled, extraordinary inauguration to ever take place – marked the commencement of the first term (a partial term of 1 year, 59 days) of Lyndon B. Johnson as president.