Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: Alistair Cooke's Letter from America Rediscovered
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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: Alistair Cooke's Letter from America Rediscovered
Highlights from lost recordings from the 1970 and 80s.
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The 1970s
1970s America rediscovered through lost recordings of Letter from America, on the 10th anniversary of legendary journalist Alistair Cooke's death. Pad...
Soviets need soap, December 1989
Give the Communist masses what they really want - a delivery of consumerism.
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Yellowstone National Park, 1988
Too strange to be believed, the natural phenomena that prompted the founding of the US national parks.
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Nancy Reagan's astrologer, 1988
Former White House aide Donald Regan makes public the First Lady's intrusion on policy and appointments.
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The Augusta National, 1988
Enjoying a different pace of life at the Augusta National, a Georgia Shangri-La.
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Papal visit, September 1987
Papal visit crosses the entire continent to face all manner of religious problems from some 52 million US Catholics. The sound quality on this recordi...
The national anthem, 1986
America's national anthem was chosen just over 50 years ago - is it time to salute to a new tune?
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Fred Astaire, 1987
Small in stature, a giant on the screen - an appreciation of the life and work of Fred Astaire.
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Voters believe Reagan lied, December 1986
Reagan describes press as 'sharks' while polls show Americans changing attitudes towards White House.
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Sounding American, 1986
An expert opinion on why Americans can't sound English - and the English can't sound American.
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Yakima Canutt, 1986
In praise of the little-known name behind the thrilling stunts of many big-name movie stars.
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Loans warning on economy, January 1986
International debt is threatening the stability of the world economy, warns MIT expert.
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The computer age, 1985
Computers are changing the way we live - but can they work out how we can live together?
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Limousine envy, 1985
Spectacle of world leaders competing for limo one-upmanship sums up the problem of the United Nations.
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Summer's end, September 1985
End of summer sees the holiday cottages empty and normal life resume in the coastal towns.
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Simpler taxes suggested by president, 1985
President Reagan's plan to make the tax structure simpler hits the right note across the US.
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James Mason remembered, 1984
Remembering James Mason, the character actor who wouldn't play the Hollywood game.
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Beware stereotypes, 1984
Latest national statistics prove that basing our assumptions on stereotypes will inevitably prove us wrong.
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Smiley Ratliff's escape bid, 1984
British government foils attempt by US millionaire Smiley Ratliff to buy his own Pacific island.
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Chernenko is Soviet leader, 1984
New Soviet leader Chernenko described as in poor health even as he assumes office.
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Joe Polowsky's funeral, 1983
Old soldier wanted to be buried where his band of brothers met up with the Russians in 1945 - when they were our allies.
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Fear of appeasement, 1983
Fears of a return to 'Munich mentality' block genuine talk on arms control.
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The Dull Men's Club, 1982
Forget chic or trendy, the founder of the Dull Men's Club says we should be proud of being boring.
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Vietnam veterans' memorial, 1982
Washington opening of new memorial which speaks volumes about the war America did not win.
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Roosevelt 100th anniversary, 1982
White House lunch celebrates Roosevelt's centenary - as Reaganomics removes his legacy. The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.
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Illegal immigration, 1981
Presidents of US and Mexico to discuss growing problem of illegal immigrants.
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Remembering Jack Thum, 1981
Mickey Rooney plays part of professional clown Jack Thum in a TV special about the man who spent a lifetime helping poor children. The sound quality o...
Reagan budget-cutting campaign, 1981
Research programmes face cuts as President Reagan's money-saving campaign bites.
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Columbia space shuttle, 1981
Boost for US as Columbia space shuttle makes first landing back on earth.
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A meeting of minds, 1981
Two leaders who share a common belief in their economic plans - but Mrs Thatcher's hopes are already moderating.
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Reagan chooses cabinet, 1981
Reagan's choice of a wealthy cabinet means a slow start for the new administration.
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The World Series gets the vote, 1980
The World Series gets the popular vote while the presidential candidates get mean with each other.
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John Wayne obituary, 1979
Remembering John Wayne, the actor who came to stand for something fundamentally good - and American.
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Muhammad Ali, September 1978
Muhammad Ali on Dick Cavett show September 1978. Rising popularity of Edward Kennedy.
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Ten years after Tet, February 1978
Ten years after Tet offensive. US public opinion shifts over foreign affairs. Muhammed Ali defeated as reigning world heavyweight boxing champion by L...
Death of Elvis, August 1977
Death of Elvis. Carter's move away from liberal promises. Disquiet among black voters about Carter.
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Frost/Nixon TV interviews, May 1977
Frost/Nixon TV interviews. Compulsive viewing for massive US and UK audiences. Reveal Nixon's human failings.
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Carter Playboy interview, September 1976
Carter Playboy interview. Public reaction to Carter's 'adultery in my heart' admission.
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Patty Hearst arrest, 1975
Patty Hearst arrest. Media speculation about Hearst. Assassination attempts on President Ford by Squeaky Fromme and Sara Moore.
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Tax exiles, July 1975
Noel Coward, Sean Connery, Tony Jacklin - why stars of stage, screen and sport have to become tax exiles. And how golfer Tom Watson avoided being stru...