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Lyndon Johnson, who ascended to the Presidency after the assassination of President Kennedy in November 1963, was sworn in aboard Air Force One by federal judge Sarah T. Hughes. Unable to locate a Bible for the impromptu ceremony, Johnson placed his left hand on a Roman Catholic missal (a book of instruction for celebrating Mass) while reciting the Oath of Office.
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LaoLyndon B. Johnson is the most recent. He was sworn in by Federal Judge Sara Hughes, aboard Air Force One, late in the day John Kennedy was assassinated.
Whenever a president dies , the vice-president is sworn in by the nearest public official who is qualified to administer oaths. Rarely would that be the Chief Justice.
Coolidge was sworn in by his father.
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Who said you do swear that you will faithfully execute the office of president?
The President is sworn in by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Does the President of the US have to be sworn in again?
Yes he does. Whether a president is elected for the first time or re-elected for a second term, there is an inauguration ceremony, and at that time, the president and vice president are sworn in.
When do they swear in a new president?
Chief Justice of the United States - John Roberts
What song was played after the president was sworn in?
Hail to the chief.
Why does the president give his resignation to chief justice why not vice president?
According to the Constitution, the resignation is placed in the hands of the Chief Justice. This is in accordance with the separation of powers.
