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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke Episodes

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    Events of 1991

    A review of the major news stories of 1991 by Alistair Cooke.

  2. US defence spending

    The reactions of both Republicans and Democrats to the cutting of the US defence budget.

  3. Governor Bill Clinton

    The press scrutiny of the personal life of Governor Bill Clinton in 1992.

  4. Operation Desert Storm

    What can be learned from the successes and failures of Operation Desert Storm?

  5. Japanese trade

    A history of Japanese trade and how General MacArthur shaped modern Japan

  6. American public schools

    The work of Kevin Welch, and the limitations of American public schools.

  7. Shared concerns in Britain and America

    Considering an increased sharing of economic and social concerns across the Atlantic.

  8. America’s recession and Russian nuclear security

    Recession in America, more modest foreign policy aims and nuclear fears in ex-USSR states.

  9. Robert Maxwell and libel law

    Robert Maxwell, obscuring controversy and comparing libel law in England and the US.

  10. Biden and Kinnock

    Joe Biden's alleged plagiarism of a speech by Neil Kinnock in 1987.

  11. George H W's popularity in 1991

    Why has the American public lost confidence in George H W Bush?

  12. David Duke

    A profile of David Duke, former Klu Klux Klan member and potential governor of Louisiana.

  13. The lucky George Bush

    Will George Bush's luck prevail and inspire confidence in the American public in 1991?

  14. Robert Maxwell and Fred MacMurray

    Profiles of Robert Maxwell and Fred MacMurray, who both passed away in 1991.

  15. Tobacco brands at the 1991 World Baseball Series

    Why did the Federal Trade Commission ban tobacco brands after the World Baseball Series?

  16. 1991 Cambodian peace treaty

    Cambodian dictator Pol Pot is compared to Saddam Hussein and Fidel Castro.

  17. Anita Hill vs Judge Clarence Thomas

    The conclusion of the Anita Hill vs Judge Clarence Thomas sexual harassment case.

  18. Sexual harassment and Judge Clarence Thomas

    Exploring Anita Hill's sexual harassment allegations against Judge Clarence Thomas.

  19. America’s children, families and education

    Concern over the state of the American education system and President Bush's reforms.

  20. Relations between Israel and the US

    The strained relations between Israel and the US; the plight of Middle Eastern refugees.

  21. Colonel Oliver North's trial

    The trial of former Marine Colonel Oliver North over the 1986 Iran-Contra scandal.

  22. Congressional hearings

    Some prominent tv trials and congressional committee hearings.

  23. President Bush and Winston Churchill

    President George H W Bush's handling of foreign affairs helps his re-election.

  24. Gorbachev's nuclear arsenal

    After Yanayev's 1991 August coup, who is in charge of the Soviet nuclear arsenal?

  25. The August Coup, 1991

    Gennady Yanayev and the Gang of Eight grab for power in the 1991 coup against Gorbachev.

  26. UN economic sanctions

    Could the United Nations' economic sanctions have crippled Saddam Hussein?

  27. Mayor David Dinkins asks NYC public

    Mayor of New York City, David Dinkins, asks the public for advice on social problems.

  28. President George W H Bush’s re-election

    Is President George H W Bush unbeatable in the next election?

  29. Bank of Credit and Commerce International scandal

    John Major's comments on the Bank of Credit and Commerce International scandal.

  30. Gorbachev and the G7 summit

    How the world now sees Gorbahev and the 1991 G7 summit in London, England.

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