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A popular president
Never take anything for granted - like why a president's popularity has nothing to do with his policies.
Never take anything for granted - like why a president's popularity has nothing to do with his policies.
This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in 2014.
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Sun 13 Jul 1986
09:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alistair Cooke |
Broadcasts
- Fri 11 Jul 1986 21:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 13 Jul 1986 09:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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