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Constitutional rights
The complexities and historical shifts of the interpretation of constitutional rights, freedom of speech and how to fly the American flag.
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Fri 27 Mar 1998
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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The Supreme Court
Alistair Cooke reflects on the wide-ranging functions of the US Supreme Court.
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The Statue of Liberty
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Statue of Liberty.
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- Fri 27 Mar 1998 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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