Taking the Oath: America's History From Oval Office
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) · 2 eps
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage) · 2 eps
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage) · 2 eps
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage) · 2 eps
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage) · 2 eps
Jimmy Carter
Self (archive footage) · 2 eps
Gerald Ford
Self (archive footage) · 2 eps
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage) · 2 eps
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage) · 2 eps
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage) · 2 eps
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage) · 2 eps
Harry S. Truman
Self (archive footage) · 2 eps
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage) · 2 eps
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