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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke Episodes

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    Muhammad Ali, September 1978

    Muhammad Ali on Dick Cavett show September 1978. Rising popularity of Edward Kennedy.

  2. Camp David summit

    Carter hosts Camp David Middle East summit.

  3. New York's ethnic mix

    The ethnic mixture of immigrants that makes up New York.

  4. Energy bill at risk

    Carter's energy bill at risk of Congress veto.

  5. Carter vetoes defence bill

    President Carter vetoes defence bill passed by Congress.

  6. Long Island life

    History of Long Island and the north-south divide.

  7. Using the First Amendment

    Uses - or abuses - of the First Amendment.

  8. Joggers in Central Park

    Central Park taken over by the latest craze - jogging.

  9. Billy Martin leaves Yankees

    NY Yankees manager Billy Martin quits.

  10. Political prisoners

    Spotlight on America's 'prisoners of conscience' after ambassador's gaffe.

  11. US foreign policy unclear

    Lack of clarity about Carter's foreign policy objectives.

  12. Fourth of July

    Changing work patterns mean a long weekend for Independence Day.

  13. Bakke case ruling

    Supreme Court rules in favour of Bakke in discrimination case.

  14. Carter's civil defence policy

    Carter changes tack on civil defence.

  15. Commencement

    Commencement - also known as Degree Day.

  16. Cities' finance problems

    US cities hit by finance problems.

  17. The Grand Canyon

    The Grand Canyon and other tourist attractions.

  18. Proposition 13

    Californians to vote on Proposition 13 tax change.

  19. News timing

    News events don't stick to deadlines.

  20. Murder of Aldo Moro

    Murder of former Italian premier Aldo Moro by Red Brigades.

  21. Modern weddings

    Modern weddings - and why it's best not to write your own service.

  22. Protest and historical change

    Eldridge Cleaver, and protest by college students in 1978.

  23. Panama treaty agreed

    Triumph for Carter as Senate approve Panama treaty.

  24. Inflation fears

    Inflation cause of high anxiety among Americans.

  25. New York financial crisis

    New York faces financial crisis over city workers pay claims.

  26. Carter's broken promises

    President Carter's long list of broken election promises.

  27. Snow in Mexico

    Unexpected snow storm in Mexico brings out the crowds.

  28. Holiday reading

    What to read on holiday.

  29. From Mexico

    Illegal immigration and Averell Harriman.

  30. Dollar slumps in Europe

    Dollar loses value against European currencies.

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