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US impotent in Lebanon conflict
US recognises its impotence in the Middle East as a nuclear deterrent can not impose demands on warring sides; a large standing army would have more power.
US recognises its impotence in the Middle East as a nuclear deterrent can not impose demands on warring sides; a large standing army would have more power.
This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the 大象传媒 in 2014.
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Sun 26 Sep 1982
09:15
大象传媒 Radio 4
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alistair Cooke |
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- Fri 24 Sep 1982 21:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 26 Sep 1982 09:15大象传媒 Radio 4
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