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President Johnson's inauguration, 1965
President Lyndon B Johnson's inauguration for his own full first term, and some earlier notable inaugurations, including Washington and Jefferson's.
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Sun 17 Jan 196521:00
Home Service & BBC Radio 4
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1000th letter - American reactions to Vietnam, 1968
The human tragedy of the Vietnam War and its impact on Americans.
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The LA Watts riots, 1965
What caused the 1965 Los Angeles Watts riots and what do they say about America?
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- Sun 17 Jan 196521:00Home Service & BBC Radio 4
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The Early Years (1940s, 1950s and 1960s)—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
The assassination of JFK through to Vietnam and America’s shame at the My Lai massacre.
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Presidents of the United States—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke, President Bush II has never been busier, 2002
Alistair Cooke reports on presidents – FDR, Truman, JFK, LBJ, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan…
Why do Americans love their flag?
How The Stars and Stripes became an emotional symbol of a nation.
