Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Oath of Office 22 - 1963

"Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Oath of Office" is a black and white photograph taken by Cecil Stoughton on November 22, 1963, documenting the swearing-in of Lyndon B. Johnson as the 36th president of the United States following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The image captures the solemn moment aboard Air Force One, with Johnson holding his hand on a Bible, and surrounded by witnesses including his wife Lady Bird Johnson, and members of the military and government. The photograph is a poignant record of the tragic day and a powerful image in American history.