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.

Seasons

2 Episodes • Premiered 2011

Still image for Taking the Oath: America's History From Oval Office season 1 episode 1: Franklin D. Roosevelt to Gerald R. Ford

1. Franklin D. Roosevelt to Gerald R. Ford

This episode covers speeches and the oath of office from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Gerald R. Ford

Still image for Taking the Oath: America's History From Oval Office season 1 episode 2: Jimmy Carter to Barack Obama

2. Jimmy Carter to Barack Obama

This episode covers speeches and the oath of office from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Gerald R. Ford

Cast

Photo of Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Self (archive footage)

Photo of George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage)

Photo of George H. W. Bush

George H. W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Gerald Ford

Gerald Ford

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Photo of John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Harry S. Truman

Harry S. Truman

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Self (archive footage)

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