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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Clinton Years (1993-1996)

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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Clinton Years (1993-1996)
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    A history of Father Christmas

    27/12/1996 | 13 min

    Santa Claus or Father Christmas? The origin of the Patron saint of Christmas is explored. Plus, the surprising popularity of a Tickle Me Elmo toy has caused prices to skyrocket.

  • Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Clinton Years (1993-1996)

    UN Leader Mr Boutros Boutros-Ghali

    20/12/1996 | 13 min

    A tribute to Mr Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former leader of the UN General Assembly, whose peacekeeping skills were put to the test during the Rwandan Genocide.

  • Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Clinton Years (1993-1996)

    Gulf War Syndrome

    13/12/1996 | 13 min

    Madeleine Albright becomes the first Secretary of State in America, and investigations reveal a possible chemical cause of Gulf War Syndrome.

  • Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Clinton Years (1993-1996)

    Permissive California

    06/12/1996 | 13 min

    Cults of California, tolerance in San Francisco, and the permissive parenting backlash are discussed by Alistair Cooke in this week's Letter From America.

  • Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Clinton Years (1993-1996)

    Thanksgiving in California

    29/11/1996 | 13 min

    From California, Alistair Cooke examines the un-politicised institution of Thanksgiving and the changing face of US politics.

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Bill Clinton’s first term encompassed controversies from the Israeli-Palestinian Oslo accords and gays in the military to the North American Free Trade Agreement and an attempt at healthcare reform. 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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