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Franklin D Roosevelt monument
The unveiling of a Franklin D Roosevelt monument in Washington DC reminds Alistair Cooke of the problems that arise when erecting statues of notable figures.
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Fri 9 May 1997
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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