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Release Year1965
Runtime0h 22m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
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DirectorWalter de Hoog
WritersWalter de Hoog
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe Day of the Oath
About The Day of the Oath
"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).
Directed by Walter de Hoog, The Day of the Oath leans on a strong ensemble — James Cagney, Louis Armstrong, Lyndon B. Johnson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1965.
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