The Day of the Oath (1965)

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"This film presents rare documentary footage of presidential inaugurations, from William McKinley in 1897 to Lyndon Johnson in 1965. The film conveys the strength, stability, and continuity of the U.S. government. Included in the program are highlights of the 1965 inaugural parade, footage from the inaugural balls, and performances by Carol Channing, Louis Armstrong, Margot Fonteyn, and Rudolf Nureyev. The film was produced by News of the Day, written and directed by Walter de Hoog, narrated by James Cagney, and includes original music by Bruce Herschensohn" (US National Archives).

Director: Walter de Hoog
Runtime: 22 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bruce Herschensohn
Production: United States Information Agency (USIA), News of the Day
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Day of the Oath about?
"This film presents rare documentary footage of presidential inaugurations, from William McKinley in 1897 to Lyndon Johnson in 1965. The film conveys the strength, stability, and continuity of the U.S. government. Included in the program are highlights of the 1965 inaugural parade, footage from the inaugural balls, and performances by Carol Channing, Louis Armstrong, Margot Fonteyn, and Rudolf Nureyev. The film was produced by News of the Day, written and directed by Walter de Hoog, narrated by James Cagney, and includes original music by Bruce Herschensohn" (US National Archives).
Who directed The Day of the Oath?
The Day of the Oath was directed by Walter de Hoog.
Who stars in The Day of the Oath?
The Day of the Oath stars James Cagney, Louis Armstrong, Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, Harry Belafonte, Carol Channing.
How long is The Day of the Oath?
The Day of the Oath has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).