Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Inaugural Web Site. January 20, 2009; Printed from inaugural.senate.gov.

President Lyndon Baines Johnson, 1965

Vice President Hubert Humphrey
Inauguration Date Wednesday, January 20, 1965
Location East Portico, U.S. Capitol
Oath Administered By: Earl Warren, Chief Justice
Bible Used: 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: 1,492 words
Attire (what the president wore): Morning coat, striped trousers
Weather: Skies were cloudy and one inch of snow lay on the ground. Estimated temperature of 38°F.
Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information: 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: 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.