The Day of the Oath

Release Date: 1965-01-01

Overview: "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).

Rating: 0 / 10

Cast

James Cagney

as Narrator

Louis Armstrong

as Self

Lyndon B. Johnson

as Self

Lady Bird Johnson

as Self

Harry Belafonte

as Self