Taking the Oath: America's History From Oval Office

The read

The series ran 1 season across 2 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• Scott BramanDirector
• Adam PreskillDirector
• Scott BramanWriter
• Adam PreskillWriter

Cast

• Barack ObamaSelf (archive footage)
• George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
• Bill ClintonSelf (archive footage)
• George H. W. BushSelf (archive footage)
• Ronald ReaganSelf (archive footage)
• Jimmy CarterSelf (archive footage)
• Gerald FordSelf (archive footage)
• Richard NixonSelf (archive footage)
• Lyndon B. JohnsonSelf (archive footage)
• John F. KennedySelf (archive footage)
• Dwight D. EisenhowerSelf (archive footage)
• Harry S. TrumanSelf (archive footage)

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