United States: war and terror
America's involvement in wars in the 20th and early 21st centuries, analysed and remembered by Alistair Cooke in his weekly BBC Radio broadcasts.
The Kennedy Missile Tapes of 1962—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
The 1997 release of conversations Kennedy taped during the Cuban missile crisis of 1962.
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1000th letter - American reactions to Vietnam, 1968—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
The human tragedy of the Vietnam War and its impact on Americans.
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The My Lai massacre revealed, 1969—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
The horrors of the massacre at My Lai in 1968, shatter the joy of Thanksgiving in 1969.
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The murder of Bill Stewart in Nicaragua, 1979—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
The horror of seeing reporter Bill Stewart shot dead in Nicaragua in front of TV cameras.
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Iranian hostage rescue attempt, 1980—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
President Carter's attempt to rescue the US hostages being held in Iran ends in tragedy.
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US bombing of Libya, 1986—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
The aftermath of the US air-strikes against Libya on 15th April 1986.
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Oliver North’s role in Iran-Contra, 1987
Colonel Oliver North gives evidence about his involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal.
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The capture of General Noriega, 1990—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
General Manuel Noriega's capture by American military forces in Panama.
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The Path To Kuwait, 1990—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
Does George H W Bush's meeting with world leaders signal American intervention in Iraq?
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The Gulf War begins, January 1991—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
Aerial bombs dropping on Kuwait signal the start of the Gulf war.
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US troops enter Bosnia, 1995—Letter from America by Alistair Cooke
Does the power to declare war lie with Congress or, as many assume, with the President?
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