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The Day of the Oath

The Day of the Oath

22m

January 1, 1965 (60 years ago)

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).

ActorAge thenAge now
James Cagney

James Cagney

Narrator

Birthday: July 17, 1899

65 March 30, 1986 (86)
Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

Self

Birthday: August 4, 1901

63 July 6, 1971 (69)
Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson

Self

Birthday: August 27, 1908

56 January 22, 1973 (64)
Lady Bird Johnson

Lady Bird Johnson

Self

Birthday: December 22, 1912

52 July 11, 2007 (94)
Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self

Birthday: March 1, 1927

37 April 25, 2023 (96)
Carol Channing

Carol Channing

Self

Birthday: January 31, 1921

43 January 15, 2019 (97)
Margot Fonteyn

Margot Fonteyn

Self

Birthday: May 18, 1919

45 February 21, 1991 (71)
Rudolf Nureyev

Rudolf Nureyev

Self

Birthday: March 17, 1938

26 January 6, 1993 (54)