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Dot Dot Dash Dash, Over and Out
To commemorate the last wireless telegraph, Alistair Cooke remembers some Morse code.
The Moral Pillar and the Moral Contortionist
Alistair Cooke reflects on the ethical dilemmas that arise when the Pope visits the USA.
Striving for a More Perfect Union
Alistair Cooke reflects on the celebration of Rev. Martin Luther King Day.
The US Senate trial of Bill Clinton, 1999
Alistair Cooke reports on the US Senate trial of President Bill Clinton.
Illuminating Events with Unpredictable Results
In light of Clinton's impeachment trial Alistair Cooke recalls the only other of its kind.
America, 1998
Alistair Cooke reflects on some of the more memorable moments of 1998.
Decline in US personal savings
The differing opinions of economists on the drop in personal savings to below zero.
Operation Desert Fox begins
As the UN is refused access to weapons sites in Iraq, Operation Desert Fox begins.
Clinton impeachment hearing
A discussion of the likely outcome of the hearing to decide on Clinton's impeachment.
Thanksgiving 1998
The history and traditions of Thanksgiving and the opposition to the celebration in 1998.
