Because he was the vice-president. If anything happens to the president, the vice-president takes over. That is what happened when John F. Kennedy was killed.
He was VP of JFK, and assumed office when JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Tx on 11/22/63.
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Once word reached him that JFK had been shot the Vice president was sworn in to replace JFK. The swearing in occurred aboard Air Force one while LBJ was in route to Texas.
Yes, of course. There are thousands of pictures of both JFK and LBJ. The president of the US is always a popular subject for photos.
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That is correct. After LBJ took over for Kennedy in 1963, there was no vice-president until January 20, 1965 when Hubert Humphrey was sworn in as VP.
JFK assassination. Guess.
LBJ was sworn into presidency due to the assassination of John F Kennedy on Novemeber 22, 1963
JFK's assassination ended his presidency.
LBJ after the Kennedy assassination.
Lyndon Baines Johnson He was sworn in as President while flying from Dallas to Washington after the assassination.
There is no waiting period. The Vice President takes over immediately, and is sworn in as soon as a Federal Judge can be found to administer the oath. After JFK was murdered Johnson was sworn in a few hours later.