Giuliani Receives Knighthood

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

Why shouldn't Rudolph Giuliani receive a knighthood? Alistair Cooke reveals the historical objections and misconceptions of America's relationship with honours.

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Fri 22 Feb 200221:00
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