The 9/11 attacks, the war on terror and invasion of Iraq defined George W Bush鈥檚 first term. A fascinating social, cultural and political look at American life from Alistair Cooke
Alistair Cooke contemplates Arnold Schwarzenegger's role as governor.
Alistair Cooke muses on curious linguistic differences between America and England.
Alistair Cooke examines the Pledge of Allegiance and its role in a secular society.
Forty years on, Alistair Cooke examines the effect of destroying the Pennsylvania Station.
Alistair Cooke celebrates the architectural achievements of Stanford White.
Alistair Cooke examines how casualty numbers influences the public's appetite for war.
Alistair Cooke compares Chinese import tax with the great depression Smoot-Hawley Tariff.
In light of new concerns about healthy eating, Alistair Cooke reflects on Thanksgiving.
Alistair Cooke examines why it is so difficult to establish democracy in Iraq.
An anniversary gets Alistair Cooke out from a sticky broadcasting situation.
Charles Dickens鈥� Scrooge reminds Alistair Cooke of the uniting force of Christmas.
Alistair Cooke examines how congressmen secure re-appointments during an election year.
Alistair Cooke wonders what makes people favour athletic prowess over academic skill.
Alistair Cooke refuses to exhaust himself describing all the presidential candidates.
Alistair Cooke remembers a Palm Beach winter, as Arctic weather hits the northern states.
Alistair Cooke remembers when doctors used to make house calls.
Alistair Cooke discusses the resignation of the US chief weapons inspector, Dr David Kay.
Alistair Cooke remembers the time he was mistaken for a spy during World War II.
How slimming became fashionable during the food shortages of the First World War.
In his last letter, Alistair Cooke examines Iraq鈥檚 influence on the Presidential Election.
