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The Reagan years (1981-1988) 18236
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Ronald Reagan’s presidency, from Reagonomics and the invasion of Grenada in his first term, to the Iran-contra scandal and reconciliation with Soviet leader Mihail Gorbachev in his second. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004). 5s5l46
Ronald Reagan’s presidency, from Reagonomics and the invasion of Grenada in his first term, to the Iran-contra scandal and reconciliation with Soviet leader Mihail Gorbachev in his second. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004).
Looking good on TV
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
As the presidential candidates debate on TV, political prowess seems to be in the eye of the beholder. 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 BBC in 2014.
14:15
Looking good on TV
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
As the presidential candidates debate on TV, political prowess seems to be in the eye of the beholder. 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 BBC in 2014.
14:18
Hurricane Gilbert
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
The impact of Hurricane Gilbert on Jamaica and Central America, and the 1938 hurricane that destroyed a large part of the forests of New England, as discussed by Alistair Cooke.
13:53
Hurricane Gilbert
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
The impact of Hurricane Gilbert on Jamaica and Central America, and the 1938 hurricane that destroyed a large part of the forests of New England, as discussed by Alistair Cooke.
13:54
The Democratic outsider
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
Jimmy Carter's rise to prominence of in 1976, and Michael Dukakis' struggle to establish a new and attractive identity for himself ahead of the 1988 presidential election.
13:43
The Democratic outsider
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
Jimmy Carter's rise to prominence of in 1976, and Michael Dukakis' struggle to establish a new and attractive identity for himself ahead of the 1988 presidential election.
13:35
Yellowstone National Park, 1988
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
Too strange to be believed, the natural phenomena that prompted the founding of the US national parks. 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 BBC in 2014.
14:52
Yellowstone National Park, 1988
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
Too strange to be believed, the natural phenomena that prompted the founding of the US national parks. 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 BBC in 2014.
14:54
Etiquette for presidential candidates and the heat wave of Summer 1988
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
ing when presidential candidates only spoke about policy, and when Adlai Stephenson broke the rule. And could the hot summer be the result of greenhouse gases?
13:43
Etiquette for presidential candidates and the heat wave of Summer 1988
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
ing when presidential candidates only spoke about policy, and when Adlai Stephenson broke the rule. And could the hot summer be the result of greenhouse gases?
13:35
Dan Quayle for vice president
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
Alistair Cooke reflects on why George H W Bush may have chosen Dan Quayle as vice-presidential candidate, and the constitutional powers of the vice president's role.
27:45
Dan Quayle for vice president
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
Alistair Cooke reflects on why George H W Bush may have chosen Dan Quayle as vice-presidential candidate, and the constitutional powers of the vice president's role.
27:37
President Reagan’s final Republican Convention
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
President Reagan gives his farewell address at the Republican convention in Kansas. A heat wave, drought and forest fires continue to cause problems across the US.
13:58
President Reagan’s final Republican Convention
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
President Reagan gives his farewell address at the Republican convention in Kansas. A heat wave, drought and forest fires continue to cause problems across the US.
14:01
Ed Koch, Mayor of New York
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
A look at the problems faced by New York's mayor Ed Koch, his weekly interrogation by the public on TV and his attempts to fight drug use and keep New York's beaches clean.
13:40
Ed Koch, Mayor of New York
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
A look at the problems faced by New York's mayor Ed Koch, his weekly interrogation by the public on TV and his attempts to fight drug use and keep New York's beaches clean.
13:33
Day care and recreation
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
As the 1988 election looms closer, day care becomes a prime issue. Alistair Cooke reflects on the unexpected success of the newspaper USA Today, founded in 1982.
13:31
Day care and recreation
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
As the 1988 election looms closer, day care becomes a prime issue. Alistair Cooke reflects on the unexpected success of the newspaper USA Today, founded in 1982.
13:23
America's polluted waters
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
Alistair Cooke reports on the polluted state of America's waters, coastline and lakes, its effect on the wildlife and the reactions of the public.
14:14
America's polluted waters
Episodio en The Reagan years (1981-1988)
Alistair Cooke reports on the polluted state of America's waters, coastline and lakes, its effect on the wildlife and the reactions of the public.
14:07
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