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. 

Koboto Santaro 

Japanese military commander Koboto Santaro is pictured here wearing traditional military armor in 1863. The photo was taken by Felice Beato and was hand-colored by the photographer. This garb was worn by Japan's rulers from the 12th century until the 1800s.

Advertisement

Next Page →

The More You Know

  • There was a pig that was hanged during the French Revolution because it bit someone.
  • Adolf Hitler was the first to initiate the ban on human zoos.
  • George Washington Never Had Wooden Teeth
  • A Lot of History's Disasters Were Caused By Lack Of Sleep
Next Page →

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.