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The Helsinki Accords
Helsinki Accords treaty - aimed at removing tension between Soviets and NATO countries - finally signed.
Helsinki Accords treaty - aimed at removing tension between Soviets and NATO countries - finally signed.
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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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Sun 13 Jul 197509:15
BBC Radio 4
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Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alistair Cooke |
Broadcasts
- Fri 11 Jul 197521:15BBC Radio 4
- Sun 13 Jul 197509:15BBC Radio 4
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