45TH INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
PRESIDENT
LYNDON B.
JOHNSON
January 20, 1965
VICE PRESIDENT
HUBERT
HUMPHERY
January 20, 1965
INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
Sen. B. Everett Jordan (D-NC), Chair
Sen. John J. Sparkman (D-AL)
Sen. Leverett Saltonstall (R-MA)
Rep. John W. McCormack (D-MA)
Rep. Carl B. Albert (D-OK)
Rep. Charles A. Halleck (R-IN)
ABOUT THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES
Lyndon Baines Johnson was sworn-in for his first full term as the 36th President of the United States, and Hubert Humphrey was sworn-in as the 38th Vice President of the United States.
Location:
East Portico, U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC
Weather:
Skies were cloudy and one inch of snow lay on the ground. Estimated temperature of 38°F.
Bible Used:
Johnson took the oath on the same family Bible he used at his Vice-Presidential Inauguration in 1961. It was closed.
FILM FOOTAGE OF THE 45th INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
OPENING MUSICAL SELECTION
“The Stars and Stripes Forever”
The United States Marine Band
under the direction of Lt. Col. Albert F. Schoepper
WATCH HERE
MUSICAL SELECTION
“America, the Beautiful”
Leontyne Price
accompanied by the United States Marine Band
WATCH HERE
VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to Hubert Humphrey
by the Honorable John W. McCormack,
Speaker of the House
WATCH HERE
PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to Lyndon Baines Johnson
by the Honorable Earl Warren,
Chief Justice of the United States
WATCH HERE
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
“They came here–the exile and the stranger, brave but frightened– to find a place where a man could be his own man. They made a covenant with this land. Conceived in justice, written in liberty, bound in union, it was meant one day to inspire the hopes of all mankind; and it binds us still. If we keep its terms, we shall flourish.”
President Lyndon Baines Johnson
WATCH HERE
“This is My Country”
National Anthem
Performed by the United States Marine Band
INAUGURAL LUNCHEON
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies hosted a luncheon in honor of the newly sworn-in President and Vice President. Approximately 200 guests including the new President, Vice President, members of their families, the Supreme Court, Cabinet designees, and members of Congressional leadership attended the event.
LUNCHEON MENU
Pink Grapefruit Supreme
Relish Tray
Texas Heart of Filet Mignon, Grilled
Tomato Surprise
Blue Lake String Beans in Butter
Avocado and Romaine Salad
Hot Rolls and Butter
The President’s Delight
Mints and Coffee