Letter From America By Alistair Cooke: The Reagan Years (1981-1988)
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- Editor: Podcast
- Duración: 87:17:45
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Sinopsis
Ronald Reagans presidency: Reagonomics, the Grenada invasion, the Iran-contra scandal and reconciliation with the Soviet. Alistair Cooke's fascinating account of American life.
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Neutron bomb backlash
21/08/1981 Duración: 13minPresident calls in advisers to discuss epidemic of protests worldwide against neutron devices. 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 America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.
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Reagan breaks air strike
14/08/1981 Duración: 13minReagan sacks striking air controllers despite pre-election promises of improvements to service. 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 America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.
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Baseball strike, 1981
07/08/1981 Duración: 13minThe 1981 Major League Baseball strike comes to an end, while a strike by air traffic controllers threatens to continue.
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Royal wedding spectacle
31/07/1981 Duración: 14minAmericans appreciate the spectacle of the royal wedding celebrations as Reagan brings glamour back to the White House. 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 America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.
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Ottawa economic summit
24/07/1981 Duración: 14minMiddle East unrest dominates news from Ottawa summit.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.
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British city riots
17/07/1981 Duración: 13minWarning for Reagan as observers blame Thatcher's economic policies for outbreak of riots. 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 America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.
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Reagan wins budget cuts
03/07/1981 Duración: 13minReagan outsmarts Democrats and wins vote on massive budget cuts. 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 America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.
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US-China relations warm
26/06/1981 Duración: 14minUS-China arms deal announced as first plans to start disarmament talks with Soviets are unveiled.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.
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Surgeons' insurance costs soar
12/06/1981 Duración: 13minSoaring cost of insuring against malpractice claims sees US surgeons leaving the profession. 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 America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.
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Reagan's policies stalled
05/06/1981 Duración: 13minReagan's election promises fade away as reality of government begins to dawn over new administration.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.
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Reagan at West Point
29/05/1981 Duración: 14minFormer actor President Reagan gives graduation address at US military academy West Point. 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 America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.
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New York bomb threats
22/05/1981 Duración: 14minPolice clear buildings as more than 260 bomb threats disrupt NY life.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.
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Grain embargo stalls
08/05/1981 Duración: 13minTrans-shipments sink grain embargo against Soviets. 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 America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.
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Remembering Jack Thum, 1981
01/05/1981 Duración: 14minMickey 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 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 America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.
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Reagan budget-cutting campaign, 1981
24/04/1981 Duración: 14minResearch programmes face cuts as President Reagan's money-saving campaign bites.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.
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Columbia space shuttle, 1981
17/04/1981 Duración: 14minBoost for US as Columbia space shuttle makes first landing back on earth.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.
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Protecting the president
10/04/1981 Duración: 13minGun control and increased protection levels called for following Reagan assassination attempt. 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 America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in 2014.
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Assassination attempt on Reagan
03/04/1981 Duración: 13minPresident Reagan survives an assassination attempt by John Hinckley on 30th March 1981, leading to a debate on the stricter control of handguns.
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US looks to Far East
27/03/1981 Duración: 13minMoves for better US-China and Japan relations, despite calls to curb imports.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.
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Meet the neighbours
06/03/1981 Duración: 14minReagan in talks with Trudeau while southerly foreign policy - regarding El Salvador - is softened.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.