Taking the Oath: America's History From Oval Office
A fascinating 20th century journey through American history, as viewed from the unique perspective of the Oval Office. Includes memorable speeches and notable events that defined the administration of each President. Covers the 13 US Presidents who have been filmed since the start of the motion picture age, taking the oath of office.
Cast
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter
Self (archive footage)
Gerald Ford
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
Harry S. Truman
Self (archive footage)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Seasons
E1Franklin D. Roosevelt to Gerald R. Ford
Dec 4, 2011
This episode covers speeches and the oath of office from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Gerald R. Ford
E2Jimmy Carter to Barack Obama
Dec 11, 2011
This episode covers speeches and the oath of office from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Gerald R. Ford
Storyline
A fascinating 20th century journey through American history, as viewed from the unique perspective of the Oval Office. Includes memorable speeches and notable events that defined the administration of each President. Covers the 13 US Presidents who have been filmed since the start of the motion picture age, taking the oath of office.
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