Letter From America By Alistair Cooke: The Bush Jr Years (2001- 2004)

Alistair Cooke reflects on how America is coping in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on September 11th.

Whilst coping with the daily threat of possibly finding anthrax in the mail, Alistair Cooke reflects on how hope and fear are wrapped up within the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Alistair Cooke reflects on how the September 11th attack has changed the American psyche, and considers how letters filled with anthrax are exacerbating the problems.

Alistair Cooke questions the use of anxiety inducing warnings from the FBI of imminent terrorist attacks, the partiality towards singing the national anthem, and Tony Blair's popularity ratings in America.

Alistair Cooke compares the uses and abuses of civil rights and censorship by UK and US governments during wartime.

Alistair Cooke considers the lifespan of a letter written by Einstein to warn the President of the power unleashed by nuclear reactions, and how terrorism is used by governments.

In the aftermath of September 11th, Alistair Cooke considers how the actions of New York City Mayor, Rudolph Giuliani, compare with the activities of President Bush and his government.

Alistair Cooke reflects on how he and the rest of the American population reacted to the World Trade Center terrorist attack on September 11th 2001.

Alistair Cooke likens the problems arising from the UN Convention on racism to those found on and off the professional tennis court.

Alistair Cooke reflects on President Bush's determination to build an all-embracing defence missile shield.

Alistair Cooke reflects on the worldwide pandemic of economic decline.

A coma patient kept on life support for 22 years makes Alistair Cooke consider the complex political and ethical issues of medical advancement.

An special mixed-couples golf match that paired Tiger Woods with Annika Sorenstam, and David Duval with Karrie Webb, inspires Alistair Cooke to reflect on his most beloved sport, golf.

Alistair Cooke explores Europe's ignorance of America's long and continuous concern with Pacifica and the Far East.

Whilst Presidential poll ratings stagnate, Alistair Cooke considers the affect of policies on George Bush's popularity.

Alistair Cooke debates the ethical and political difficulties surrounding human embryo stem cell research.

Alistair Cooke considers the private and public life of a President as George Bush takes his presidential vacation with a small army of domestic and overseas reporters.

Whilst fireworks burn brightly in the sky, Alistair Cooke reflects on the celebrations that take place every 4th of July to commemorate US independence, and the women's finals at Wimbledon.

Alistair Cooke reflects on the changing social taboos and bigotries over the past quarter of a century.

Alistair Cooke reflects on how people switch their political interests from the national to the local and the talents of the mocking bird.