George W Bush’s first term was defined by the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the US’s resulting “war on terror” and invasion of Iraq. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004).
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Fri, 20 Feb 04
Duration:
14 mins
In his last letter, Alistair Cooke considers how the war in Iraq is a key element in the run-up to the US Presidential Election.
Fri, 13 Feb 04
Duration:
14 mins
How slimming became fashionable during the food shortages of WWI, recalled by Alistair Cooke.
Fri, 6 Feb 04
Duration:
14 mins
Alistair Cooke remembers the time he was mistaken for a spy during World War II.
Fri, 30 Jan 04
Duration:
14 mins
The resignation of the US chief weapons inspector, Dr David Kay.
Fri, 23 Jan 04
Duration:
14 mins
Alistair Cooke remembers when doctors in the USA used to make house calls.
Fri, 16 Jan 04
Duration:
14 mins
As Arctic weather hits the northern states, Alistair Cooke remembers a winter in Palm Beach.
Fri, 9 Jan 04
Duration:
14 mins
Alistair Cooke refuses to exhaust himself describing all the presidential candidates.
Fri, 2 Jan 04
Duration:
14 mins
What makes people favour athletic prowess over academic skill, asks Alistair Cooke.
Fri, 26 Dec 03
Duration:
14 mins
How congressmen secure re-appointments during an election year.
Fri, 19 Dec 03
Duration:
13 mins
Charles Dickens’ Scrooge reminds Alistair Cooke of the uniting force of Christmas.
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