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 mins.
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.
UN Leader Mr Boutros Boutros-Ghali
20/12/1996 | 13 mins.
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.
Gulf War Syndrome
13/12/1996 | 13 mins.
Madeleine Albright becomes the first Secretary of State in America, and investigations reveal a possible chemical cause of Gulf War Syndrome.
Permissive California
06/12/1996 | 13 mins.
Cults of California, tolerance in San Francisco, and the permissive parenting backlash are discussed by Alistair Cooke in this week's Letter From America.
Thanksgiving in California
29/11/1996 | 13 mins.
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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