Lady Bird Johnson
In the aftermath of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, LBJ took office. As a result, the initial event was depressing. Lady Bird wore a yellow gown because she wanted to convey hope and optimism for the nation. She was quite involved in the White House. She advocated for several of her own causes, including the Head Start program, which helps low-income children get a good education. Lady Bird admired beauty, but her primary focus was not on fashion, and she preferred to spend her attention elsewhere.
Lady Bird Johnson
Pat Nixon
When President Nixon took office, there were large demonstrations and a social movement spurred by opposition to the Vietnam War and the assassination of Martin Luther King. Nixon vowed to restore “law and order” in the United States, and his own administration admitted to attempting to prosecute both the civil rights movement and anti-war protesters. Needless to say, all of this did not end well for Nixon. Pat also wore a yellow gown at the inauguration. It was adorned with gold and silver embroidery as well as Austrian gems.
Pat Nixon
