How did designer Raymond Loewy change the appearance of the VC-137C presidential jet?

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Mount Rushmore and Air Force One — Air Force One Air Force One, a Boeing 747 reserved for use by the president of the United States, flying over Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.

In 1962, industrial designer Raymond Loewy transformed the appearance of the VC-137C presidential jet by introducing a distinctive blue-and-white color scheme for the exterior.1

He also added a specific logo design that included the title "United States of America" on the fuselage, the U.S. flag on the tail, and the presidential seal on both sides of the nose. This iconic aesthetic became a symbol of the U.S. presidency and has been maintained on all subsequent Air Force One aircraft.1