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US impotent in Lebanon conflict
US recognises its impotence in the Middle East as a nuclear deterrent can not impose demands on warring sides; a large standing army would have more power.
US recognises its impotence in the Middle East as a nuclear deterrent can not impose demands on warring sides; a large standing army would have more power.
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 26 Sep 198209:15
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alistair Cooke |
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- Fri 24 Sep 198221:15BBC Radio 4
- Sun 26 Sep 198209:15BBC Radio 4
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