The Democrat Convention of 1924

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

Divisions within the Democrats both current and at Madison Square Garden in 1924, Anthony Kennedy's appointment to the Supreme Court; and Woody Allen's new son Satchel.

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Wed 23 Dec 198721:00
BBC Radio 4

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