Information icon

On Saturday, September 5, we’re anticipating delays due to the Texas football game. Some roads near the Library will be closed, so, if possible, we encourage visitors to rideshare. See you soon!

Skip to main content

Lyndon B. Johnson makes his first address as president to a joint session of Congress days after President John F. Kennedy's assassination, 1963

Lyndon B. Johnson makes his first address as president to a joint session of Congress days after President John F. Kennedy's assassination.

Nov. 27, 1963: Lyndon B. Johnson makes his first address as president to a joint session of Congress days after President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Speaker of the House John McCormack and President pro tempore of the Senate Carl Hayden are seated behind him.

ORIGIN DATE 1963
DETAIL House Chamber, United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.
DETAIL LBJ Library photo by Cecil Stoughton
DETAIL Public domain
DETAIL 9A-3-WH63

Download