1963 Lyndon Baines Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President

Born Stonewall, Texas; August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973. Often referred to as LBJ, was sworn in as President, hours after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.  He is one of only four people who served in all four elected federal offices of the United States: Representative, Senator, Vice President, and President. Johnson is ranked favorably by some historians because of his domestic policies.