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Highlights from lost recordings from the 1970 and 80s.

1970s America rediscovered through lost recordings of Letter from America, on the 10th anniversary of legendary journalist Alistair Cooke's...

Give the Communist masses what they really want - a delivery of consumerism. This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one...

Too strange to be believed, the natural phenomena that prompted the founding of the US national parks. This archive edition of Letter from A...

Former White House aide Donald Regan makes public the First Lady's intrusion on policy and appointments. This archive edition of Letter from...

Enjoying a different pace of life at the Augusta National, a Georgia Shangri-La. This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by...

Papal visit crosses the entire continent to face all manner of religious problems from some 52 million US Catholics. The sound quality on th...

America's national anthem was chosen just over 50 years ago - is it time to salute to a new tune? This archive edition of Letter from Americ...

Small in stature, a giant on the screen - an appreciation of the life and work of Fred Astaire. This archive edition of Letter from America...

Reagan describes press as 'sharks' while polls show Americans changing attitudes towards White House. This archive edition of Letter from Am...

An expert opinion on why Americans can't sound English - and the English can't sound American. This archive edition of Letter from America w...

In praise of the little-known name behind the thrilling stunts of many big-name movie stars. This archive edition of Letter from America was...

International debt is threatening the stability of the world economy, warns MIT expert. This archive edition of Letter from America was reco...

Computers are changing the way we live - but can they work out how we can live together? This archive edition of Letter from America was rec...

Spectacle of world leaders competing for limo one-upmanship sums up the problem of the United Nations. This archive edition of Letter from A...

End of summer sees the holiday cottages empty and normal life resume in the coastal towns. This archive edition of Letter from America was r...

President Reagan's plan to make the tax structure simpler hits the right note across the US. This archive edition of Letter from America was...

Remembering James Mason, the character actor who wouldn't play the Hollywood game. This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded...

Latest national statistics prove that basing our assumptions on stereotypes will inevitably prove us wrong. This archive edition of Letter f...

British government foils attempt by US millionaire Smiley Ratliff to buy his own Pacific island. This archive edition of Letter from America...

New Soviet leader Chernenko described as in poor health even as he assumes office. This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded...

Old soldier wanted to be buried where his band of brothers met up with the Russians in 1945 - when they were our allies. This archive editio...

Fears of a return to 'Munich mentality' block genuine talk on arms control. This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one...

Forget chic or trendy, the founder of the Dull Men's Club says we should be proud of being boring. This archive edition of Letter from Ameri...

Washington opening of new memorial which speaks volumes about the war America did not win. This archive edition of Letter from America was r...

White House lunch celebrates Roosevelt's centenary - as Reaganomics removes his legacy. The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor...

Presidents of US and Mexico to discuss growing problem of illegal immigrants. This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by on...

Mickey Rooney plays part of professional clown Jack Thum in a TV special about the man who spent a lifetime helping poor children. The sound...

Research programmes face cuts as President Reagan's money-saving campaign bites. This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by...

Boost for US as Columbia space shuttle makes first landing back on earth. This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of...

Two leaders who share a common belief in their economic plans - but Mrs Thatcher's hopes are already moderating. This archive edition of Let...

Reagan's choice of a wealthy cabinet means a slow start for the new administration. This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded...

The World Series gets the popular vote while the presidential candidates get mean with each other. This archive edition of Letter from Ameri...

Remembering John Wayne, the actor who came to stand for something fundamentally good - and American. This archive edition of Letter from Ame...

Muhammad Ali on Dick Cavett show September 1978. Rising popularity of Edward Kennedy. This archive edition of Letter from America was record...

Ten years after Tet offensive. US public opinion shifts over foreign affairs. Muhammed Ali defeated as reigning world heavyweight boxing cha...

Death of Elvis. Carter's move away from liberal promises. Disquiet among black voters about Carter. This archive edition of Letter from Amer...

Frost/Nixon TV interviews. Compulsive viewing for massive US and UK audiences. Reveal Nixon's human failings. This archive edition of Letter...

Carter Playboy interview. Public reaction to Carter's 'adultery in my heart' admission. This archive edition of Letter from America was reco...

Patty Hearst arrest. Media speculation about Hearst. Assassination attempts on President Ford by Squeaky Fromme and Sara Moore. This archive...

Noel Coward, Sean Connery, Tony Jacklin - why stars of stage, screen and sport have to become tax exiles. And how golfer Tom Watson avoided...

Equal Rights amendment to the US constitution causes splits in both women's and men's liberation groups. This archive edition of Letter from...

Disgraced President Nixon resigns. His resignation speech does not contain any sort of apology for his misconduct. This archive edition of L...