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President Johnson's inauguration, 1965
President Lyndon B Johnson's inauguration for his own full first term, and some earlier notable inaugurations, including Washington and Jefferson's.
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Sun 17 Jan 1965
21:00
Home Service & 大象传媒 Radio 4
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1000th letter - American reactions to Vietnam, 1968
The human tragedy of the Vietnam War and its impact on Americans.
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The LA Watts riots, 1965
What caused the 1965 Los Angeles Watts riots and what do they say about America?
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- Sun 17 Jan 1965 21:00Home Service & 大象传媒 Radio 4
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