The Day of the Oath
1965, English. Directed by Walter de Hoog.
"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).
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- 0h 22m
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- English
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- 1 January 1965
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The Day of the Oath runs 22 minutes (0h 22m).
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The Day of the Oath isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1965. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Day of the Oath?
The Day of the Oath (1965) was directed by Walter de Hoog and stars James Cagney, Louis Armstrong, Lyndon B. Johnson.