Letter from America by Alistair Cooke Episodes Episode guide
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Reykjavik Summit, October 1986
Reagan and Gorbachev's disarmament summit in Reykjavik ends in failure.
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The Third Man
The resignation of Bernard Kalb, a man of principle.
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US interference in UK politics
Badly-timed statement from US defence secretary upsets Labour Party conference.
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United Nations in decline
Once the hope of the world, the UN is now toothless - and broke.
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Tougher drug laws
Congressmen back House bill for tougher drug laws as Reagan crusades against misuse.
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12/09/1986
Alistair Cooke's weekly talk on American life, history and politics.
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Labor Day parades end
Labor Day parades become a thing of the past as US workforce turns away from unions.
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Keeping secrets
Some decisions governments make are best not known.
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Hotels for the homeless
Koch ponders using hotels for NY's homeless.
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Drought hits farmers
Severe weather threatens livelihoods of thousands of farmers in the Midwest.
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A small earthquake
The economic effects of a small quake on a small community.
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Averell Harriman (1891-1986)
A tribute to politician and diplomat Averell Harriman who served five presidents.
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Drug addiction spreading
New figures show drug addiction has spread across American society.
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The national anthem, 1986
Time to change the national anthem?
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A popular president
Why Reagan's popularity booms while his policies flounder.
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Independence Day celebrations, 1986
Celebrating the 4th July and the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.
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Sounding American, 1986
The language divide - American or English?
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Supreme Court changes
New Supreme Court appointments could alter political balance.
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Ozone loss and cancer
Senate report links growing number of skin cancers with ozone loss.
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Americans fly abroad again
US holidaymakers return to Europe after terrorism scares.
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Yakima Canutt, 1986
Remembering the king of the stunt men, Yakima Canutt.
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Chernobyl nuclear disaster, 1986
What can be learned from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 26th April 1986?
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Michael Deaver case
Allegations that former top Reagan aide Michael Deaver used 'insider' lobbying.
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Growing US deficit
National debt growing alarmingly, despite Reagan's promises to balance the budget.
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Ukraine nuclear disaster
Russia clamps down on details of Ukraine nuclear accident.
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US bombing of Libya, 1986
The aftermath of the US air-strikes against Libya on 15th April 1986.
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US attack on Libya
American air forces bomb Libyan leader Gaddafi's terrorist headquarters.
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TV violence
Does watching violent television or film lead to real acts of violence?
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Americans stay at home
Terrorism fears trigger fall-off in US travel abroad.
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US-Libya missile battle
Gulf of Sidra missile battle between US and Libya during navy manoeuvres.
