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The 'Silent Majority' Finds Its Voice

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Last broadcast on Wed, 24 Jun 2009, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4.

Synopsis

Series charting the history of America, written and presented by David Reynolds.

Conservative reaction to the civil rights and women's liberation movements galvanises America's political system.

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  1. Wed 24 Jun 2009
    15:45
    BBC Radio 4

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Episode 78 of 90 from

  1. America, Empire of Liberty

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15 minutes

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