Basic Info
Release: January 01, 1965
Runtime: 22 min
Status: Released
The Day of the Oath
1965
22 min
Overview
"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
Walter de Hoog
Director
Walter de Hoog
Writer
Bruce Herschensohn
Music
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