These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Lydon B. Johnson Swearing In

Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn into office on board of Air Force One almost immediately after John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. The president was shot in broad daylight while driving in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. In the photo, President Johnson is standing beside former First Lady Jackie Kennedy, who is covered in her husband's blood, and his wife Lady Bird Johnson. 

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