George Bush’s presidency, the Panama invasion, the Soviet bloc collapse and the first war in Iraq. Alistair Cooke's fascinating look at American life.
A profile of David Duke, former Klu Klux Klan member and potential governor of Louisiana.
Why has the American public lost confidence in George H W Bush?
Joe Biden's alleged plagiarism of a speech by Neil Kinnock in 1987.
Robert Maxwell, obscuring controversy and comparing libel law in England and the US.
Recession in America, more modest foreign policy aims and nuclear fears in ex-USSR states.
Considering an increased sharing of economic and social concerns across the Atlantic.
The work of Kevin Welch, and the limitations of American public schools.
A history of Japanese trade and how General MacArthur shaped modern Japan
What can be learned from the successes and failures of Operation Desert Storm?
The press scrutiny of the personal life of Governor Bill Clinton in 1992.
The reactions of both Republicans and Democrats to the cutting of the US defence budget.
A review of the major news stories of 1991 by Alistair Cooke.
Who are the candidates in the 1992 New Hampshire primary election?
The order by FDR to remove of all Japanese living in California in 1942.
The details of the allegations made against Judge Clarence Thomas in 1992.
Is a vote for Pat Buchanan in the New Hampshire primary a vote against George Bush?
A profile of Richard Nixon's dimplomatic work after leaving office.
The closure of the bank of the House of Representatives is examined by Alistair Cooke.
The differing attitudes of the French and Americans to immigration.
The last stand of General E Lee in North Virginia on 9th July 1865.
Details of Ross Perot's plan to reduce the welfare state.
The case of Leona Helmsley (1920-2007), the New York hotelier accused of tax fraud.
Should Americans celebrate, or be embarrased by, Columbus Day?
The Rodney King police trial and the start of the 1992 LA riots.
