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The first Letter from America 1946

On the 50th anniversary of his Letter from America broadcasts Alistair Cooke re-presents the first talk, describing his return from an austere Britain to a bountiful New York.

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15 minutes

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Fri 22 Mar 1996 21:00

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  • Fri 22 Mar 1996 21:00

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