Taking the Oath: America's History From Oval Office
2011
Documentary
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.
Production
Newmedia Development Group
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
December 4, 2011
Last Aired
December 11, 2011
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Franklin D. Roosevelt to Gerald R. Ford
Air date: 2011-12-04
This episode covers speeches and the oath of office from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Gerald R. Ford
E2
Jimmy Carter to Barack Obama
Air date: 2011-12-11
This episode covers speeches and the oath of office from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Gerald R. Ford
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)
