Taking the Oath: America's History From Oval Office
Season 1
S1 · E1 · Dec 4, 2011
Franklin D. Roosevelt to Gerald R. Ford Episode 1
S1 · E2 · Dec 11, 2011
Jimmy Carter to Barack Obama Episode 2
2 episodes in Season 1
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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Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
Also in
Revealing Ukraine
The Pledgefather
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Also in
George W. Bush: The 9/11 Interview
Flight 149: Hostage of War
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Also in
Endgame in Ireland
Kursk: 10 Days That Shaped Putin
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Also in
Feed
Advise & Dissent
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Known for
Dark Victory
The Killers
Jimmy Carter
Self (archive footage)
Also in
Bill Moyers: Beyond Hate
CIRILO, A Legacy Untold
Gerald Ford
Self (archive footage)
Also in
Murderers, Mobsters, & Madmen: Volume 2: Assassination in the 20th Century
Dynasty
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Also in
It Felt Like a Kiss
Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Known for
The Untold History Of The United States
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Known for
Imagine: John Lennon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
Also in
Freedom's Fury
This Week
Harry S. Truman
Self (archive footage)
Also in
Assignment in Korea
Scott Braman Director · Adam Preskill Director Jason Brennan Executive producer
Total runtime 3h 16m · Episode length 98 min · Type Documentary
Show info
Premiered
December 4, 2011
Final episode
December 11, 2011
Status
Ended
Country
United States
Type
Documentary
Episode length
98 min
Total runtime
3h 16m
Original language
English
Production
Newmedia Development Group
Production
United States
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