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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
From Nixon to Carter (1969-1980)
From America’s great hope after Nixon’s election victory, to disillusionment after Watergate through to President Carter’s election. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alastair Cooke (1908 – 2004).
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4.2 stars from 66 ratings
Educational!
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“Different point of view from an outsider, his mastery of the English language is impressive, one of the best podcasts from the British.”
Mr jx2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/17
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“It says “Nixon to Carter (1969-1980)” but provides only 50 episodes from 1980.”
Unsubscriber via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/15
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“Alastair Cooke's concise and compelling commentaries are even more revealing than his books. History at its best.”Read full review »
Andrew A C C via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/04/12
Recent Episodes
Published 12/26/80
Auto workers call on Reagan's help as jobs are threatened by Chrysler cash crisis.
This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.
Published 12/26/80
Nixon's top aide is offered senior post - but the hearings on his fitness to serve could be damaging. The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.
This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From...
Published 12/19/80
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