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A fragment from 1947
A fragment preserved from Cooke's talk, reflecting on the importance of democratic capitalism and a free economy to Americans.
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Sun 12 Jan 194721:00
Home Service & BBC Radio 4
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The first Letter from America 1946
Alistair Cooke re-presents his first American Letter.
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Alistair Cooke's Last Letter
In his last letter, Alistair Cooke examines Iraq’s influence on the Presidential Election.
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Some memorable letters from America
Alistair Cooke recalls some of his most memorable talks from the last 52 years.
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- Sun 12 Jan 194721:00Home Service & BBC Radio 4
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