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George Romney, Mitt’s father
A discussion on the difficulty of predicting the results of the 1996 election, and a recollection of the mistake that dashed the presidential hopes of Governor George Romney.
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Fri 28 Jul 199521:00
BBC Radio 4
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Caucus system
What is the caucus system of nominating candidates for public office?
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Great Lives: Richard Nixon
Historian Dominic Sandbrook discusses the life of Richard Nixon.
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- Fri 28 Jul 199521:00BBC Radio 4
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The Clinton Years (1993-1996)—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
Bill Clinton’s first term from gays in the military to attempted healthcare reform..
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