The Stars and Stripes

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke reflects on the outpouring of patriotism and the outburst of flag hanging in response to the September 11th attacks.

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Fri 9 Nov 200121:00

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Fri 9 Nov 200121:00
BBC Radio 4

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