Letter From America By Alistair Cooke: From Nixon To Carter (1969-1980)

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  • Duración: 74:39:26
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Sinopsis

From Americas great hope after Nixons election victory, to disillusionment after Watergate through to President Carters election. Alistair Cooke's account of American life.

Episodios

  • Armed service pregnancy

    18/11/1977 Duración: 14min

    Armed services expected to follow new air force ruling allowing pregnant servicewomen to keep posts.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.

  • Local issues

    11/11/1977 Duración: 14min

    Vast difference between city and county issues come up during local elections campaign.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.

  • UN and plane hijacking

    28/10/1977 Duración: 14min

    UN to debate the global problem of plane hijacking, following pilots' union threat to strike.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.

  • The United Nations

    21/10/1977 Duración: 14min

    As the UN grows into a sprawling organisation, is it failing to achieve its original aims?The sound quality of this programme deteriorates heavily towards the end due to the nature of how it was recorded.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.

  • The World Series

    14/10/1977 Duración: 14min

    The US fascination with their 'World Series', the baseball champion play-offs.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.

  • The political filibuster

    07/10/1977 Duración: 14min

    Understanding the art of the political filibuster. Carter busts his own filibuster to force through energy policies.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.

  • Ralph Nader tackles sport

    30/09/1977 Duración: 13min

    US consumer champion Ralph Nader tackles sports organisers to ensure more say for fans.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.

  • Arrival of autumn

    23/09/1977 Duración: 13min

    Myths and fallacies connected to the arrival of autumn.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.

  • Anti-Semitism and WASPs

    16/09/1977 Duración: 14min

    This episode contains references to racially offensive song lyrics.Looking back at historic anti-Semitism and the WASP community.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.

  • The rat race

    09/09/1977 Duración: 14min

    How to quit the rat race and learn to live within your means.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.

  • Panama Canal treaty

    02/09/1977 Duración: 13min

    Panama Canal treaty to be renegotiated. NY Mayor blamed for the city's economic problems.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.

  • 'Son of Sam' killer caught

    26/08/1977 Duración: 13min

    Son of Sam serial killer caught. Remembering the 1920s Sacco and Vanzetti case.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.

  • Death of Elvis, August 1977

    19/08/1977 Duración: 13min

    Death of Elvis. Carter's move away from liberal promises. Disquiet among black voters about Carter.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.

  • Carter's energy bill

    12/08/1977 Duración: 13min

    Carter's energy bill, aimed at reducing oil dependence, passed by Congress.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.

  • Media coverage of looting

    05/08/1977 Duración: 13min

    Suggestion that radio coverage during NY blackout fuelled outbreaks of looting.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.

  • Urban problems are universal

    29/07/1977 Duración: 13min

    Problems facing urban areas are not local, but universal.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.

  • New York looting

    22/07/1977 Duración: 13min

    Unemployment and poverty underlying causes of New York blackout looting.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.

  • New York blackout

    15/07/1977 Duración: 13min

    New York blacked out during power outage. Shops looted in darkened streets.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.

  • SALT talks

    08/07/1977 Duración: 12min

    Strategic arms limitation talks with Russia. Carter announces go-ahead for Cruise missiles.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.

  • Loss of sportsmanship

    01/07/1977 Duración: 14min

    Sporting behaviour worsens as big money and TV deals takes over the major games.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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