1940s “ THE PRESIDENCY ” AMERICAN GOVERNMENT PRESIDENT TRUMAN WHITE HOUSE SCHOOL FILM XD46434

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films? Visit Visit our website This 1940s film “The March of Time: The Presidency“ offers an overview of the history of the U.S. Presidency and the roles of the executive departments. The film opens with an exterior view of the White House, followed by the Capitol Building. A crowd is seen at Capitol Plaza in Washington, D.C. gathered for the second inauguration of United States President Harry S. Truman. 0:57 Truman places his hand on the Bible as Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson swears him into office. Truman repeats his vows. 1:33 Closeup of Truman as he recites “so help me God” and kisses the Bible. 1:40 Text “1789-1797 over a background of the Statue of George Washington on Wall Street. Closeup of statue. 1:50 Text “1801-1809” and a portrait of Thomas Jefferson. Closeup of portrait. 2:03 Text “1829-1837” and the Equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson in Washington, D.C. Closeup of statue. 2:14 Text