The Day of the Oath

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The Day of the Oath (1965)

Directed by Walter de Hoog

· 22m

"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).

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Cast

James Cagney Narrator Louis Armstrong Self Lyndon B. Johnson Self Lady Bird Johnson Self Harry Belafonte Self Carol Channing Self Margot Fonteyn Self Rudolf Nureyev Self

Crew

Director
Walter de Hoog
Writer
Walter de Hoog

Details

Release date
1965-01-01
Runtime
22m
Original language
EN
Production
United States Information Agency (USIA), News of the Day