Space shuttle Endeavour

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

The latest mission of the space shuttle Endeavour, and what President Bush will have to do to improve his approval rating following the Gulf War, are discussed by Alistair Cooke.

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Fri 15 May 199221:00

BBC Radio 4

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Fri 15 May 199221:00
BBC Radio 4

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