In the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas, a sense of excitement and anticipation filled the air as President John F. Kennedy's motorcade made its way through the crowded streets. But in an instant, joy turned to horror as shots rang out, striking the President and Texas Governor John Connally. The assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, would go on to kill Dallas Police officer J.D. Tippit before being caught. As the nation reeled in shock, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States.