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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke Episodes

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    Joe Polowsky's funeral, 1983

    Peace-loving veteran's wish is granted with East German funeral.

  2. The Day After

    The first screening of The Day After, and the response of the television audience.

  3. Defending freedom

    Reagan claims Grenada invasion was to defend freedom.

  4. Martin Luther King Day

    The events that led to the recognition of Martin Luther King Jr Day.

  5. Grenada press ban lifted

    Press begins to uncover the fuller, and more complex, story of the Grenada invasion.

  6. Invasion of Grenada

    UN shocked at US invasion of Grenada.

  7. Barbara McClintock

    Barbara McClintock's research into genes, and her acknowledgement as a great scientist.

  8. Boycotts can backfire

    Economic sanctions can adversely affect the country imposing the boycott.

  9. Andrei Gromyko and the United Nations

    The tensions within the UN following the shooting down of Korean Airlines flight 007.

  10. The America's Cup

    Australia wins the America's Cup.

  11. Fear of Russia returns

    In the aftermath of the shooting-down of the Korean airliner, fear of Russia returns.

  12. US troops in Lebanon

    Continued presence of US troops in Lebanon queried.

  13. Korean Airlines flight 007

    An escalation in tension during the Cold War, as an airliner is shot down over Russia.

  14. Reverend Jesse Jackson

    Jesse Jackson steps into the political spotlight.

  15. Benigno Aquino assassinated

    Shocking murder of Benigno Aquino leaves US facing policy dilemma.

  16. Andrei Berezhkov's non-defection

    Teenager Andrei Berezhkov asks for help to defect - then changes his mind.

  17. The arrest of Dave Winfield

    The desires of American women in 1983, and the law on home video taping.

  18. Equal rights crusade goes on

    Despite years of stalemate, the Equal Rights Amendment crusade continues.

  19. Intervention in Central America

    President Reagan's dilemma over the mounting tensions in Central America.

  20. President Reagan's social programmes

    The diverse support for Ronald Reagan and a rise in welfare spending.

  21. Chrysler repays loan

    Motor company Chrysler repays government loan.

  22. Briefing-gate to be investigated

    Reagan orders inquiry into Carter's stolen briefing papers.

  23. Connecticut bridge collapse

    Concerns over nationwide infrastructure after bridge collapse in Connecticut.

  24. Paul Volcker, head of the Fed

    The second most important man in America - Paul Volcker.

  25. Sally Ride, new role model

    America's first female astronaut Sally Ride.

  26. Margaret Thatcher's re-election and the 'special relationship', 1983

    An American perspective on the re-election of Margaret Thatcher.

  27. Thatcher plans second term

    As Britain faces a General Election, questions over possible Reagan second term.

  28. Bishops call for nuclear ban

    Catholic bishops publish anti-nuclear war letter.

  29. Mayor Feinstein to stay

    San Francisco's mayor wins battle against ejection.

  30. Williamsburg summit

    Arms policy endorsed by France at Williamsburg summit.

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