-Why did Lyndon B. Johnson insist on taking the oath of office with Jackie Kennedy at his side after John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas as shown in this photograph taken by Cecil Stoughton?
A) to demonstrate to the public that she supported his presidency
B) to put a stop to widespread rumors that he had no right to the presidency
C) to show that the supposed friction between him and President Kennedy was a myth
D) to quell suspicions that he had had a hand in the assassination of President Kennedy

Question

-Why did Lyndon B. Johnson insist on taking the oath of office with Jackie Kennedy at his side after John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas as shown in this photograph taken by Cecil Stoughton?
A) to demonstrate to the public that she supported his presidency 
B) to put a stop to widespread rumors that he had no right to the presidency 
C) to show that the supposed friction between him and President Kennedy was a myth 
D) to quell suspicions that he had had a hand in the assassination of President Kennedy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Having Jackie Kennedy by his side during the oath-taking was a symbolic gesture to show unity and continuity of government, and to demonstrate that she supported his presidency during a time of national crisis.

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