TV series

Taking the Oath: America's History From Oval Office
2011 · 1 season
A stately, archival tour of presidential moments that feels educational and quietly absorbing, best for viewers interested in history.
- Created by
- Adam Preskill, Scott Braman
- Genres
- Documentary
- Starring
- Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton
- Overview
- 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.
- How it feels
- Earnest and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Politics, power, media, memory
- Content
- Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Created by
- Adam Preskill, Scott Braman
- Genres
- Documentary
- Starring
- Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton













