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The national anthem, 1986
America's national anthem was chosen just over 50 years ago - is it time to salute to a new tune?
America's national anthem was chosen just over 50 years ago - is it time to salute to a new tune?
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 20 Jul 1986
09:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alistair Cooke |
Broadcasts
- Fri 18 Jul 1986 21:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 20 Jul 1986 09:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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