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
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Armed service pregnancy
18/11/1977 Duración: 14minArmed 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.
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Local issues
11/11/1977 Duración: 14minVast 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.
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UN and plane hijacking
28/10/1977 Duración: 14minUN 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.
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The United Nations
21/10/1977 Duración: 14minAs 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.
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The World Series
14/10/1977 Duración: 14minThe 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.
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The political filibuster
07/10/1977 Duración: 14minUnderstanding 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.
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Ralph Nader tackles sport
30/09/1977 Duración: 13minUS 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.
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Arrival of autumn
23/09/1977 Duración: 13minMyths 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.
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Anti-Semitism and WASPs
16/09/1977 Duración: 14minThis 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.
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The rat race
09/09/1977 Duración: 14minHow 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.
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Panama Canal treaty
02/09/1977 Duración: 13minPanama 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.
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'Son of Sam' killer caught
26/08/1977 Duración: 13minSon 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.
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Death of Elvis, August 1977
19/08/1977 Duración: 13minDeath 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.
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Carter's energy bill
12/08/1977 Duración: 13minCarter'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.
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Media coverage of looting
05/08/1977 Duración: 13minSuggestion 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.
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Urban problems are universal
29/07/1977 Duración: 13minProblems 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.
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New York looting
22/07/1977 Duración: 13minUnemployment 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.
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New York blackout
15/07/1977 Duración: 13minNew 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.
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SALT talks
08/07/1977 Duración: 12minStrategic 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.
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Loss of sportsmanship
01/07/1977 Duración: 14minSporting 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.