Letter from America: From Nixon to Carter (1969-1980)

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Letter from America: From Nixon to Carter (1969-1980) episodes

March 23, 1979 How Texas became American
Why Mexico still resents losing Texas and her western territories to the US.
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 BBC in 2014.
14 min
March 16, 1979 Carter's popularity slumps
President Carter losing support of both public and his own party.
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 BBC in 2014.
15 min
March 09, 1979 Mexico strikes oil
US eyes vast new oil finds in Mexico.
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 BBC in 2014.
15 min
March 02, 1979 Jane Byrne voted Chicago mayor
Surprise win for Democrat outsider Jane Byrne in Chicago mayoral vote.
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 BBC in 2014.
15 min
February 23, 1979 Freedom of Information Act
Freedom of Information Act reveals government is collecting computer data on US citizens.
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 BBC in 2014.
15 min
February 16, 1979 Oil rationing threat
Threat of oil rationing as Ayatollah Khomeini takes over as Iran leader.
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 BBC in 2014.
15 min
February 09, 1979 Chinese visit rattles USSR
Chinese deputy premier's visit to US threatens detente with USSR.
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 BBC in 2014.
15 min
February 02, 1979 Chinese state visit
Carter welcomes Deputy Premier Deng on first Chinese state visit to US for 30 years.
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 BBC in 2014.
15 min
January 26, 1979 Carter's austere budget
President Carter unveils austerity budget in bid to curb inflation.
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 BBC in 2014.
15 min
January 19, 1979 Shah flees Iran
Shah of Iran loses power, flees country with famaily. Exiled Ayatollah expected to return from Paris.
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 BBC in 2014.
15 min

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From America’s great hope after Nixon’s election victory, to disillusionment after Watergate through to President Carter’s election. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American…