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

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

June 16, 1978 Commencement
Explaining Commencement, known outside the US as Degree Day.
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
June 09, 1978 Cities' finance problems
Many US cities face underfunding problems - as citizens revolt against local taxation.
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
June 02, 1978 The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon and other tourist attractions - especially New York's eccentric inhabitants.
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
May 26, 1978 Proposition 13
Californians to vote on Proposition 13 change to local taxation. Bakke case comes to court.
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
May 19, 1978 News timing
News events occur when they will - they rarely happen in time for a journalist's deadline.
The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor. Programme recording incomplete.
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
May 12, 1978 Murder of Aldo Moro
Former Italian premier Aldo Moro murdered by extremist far left group, The Red Brigades.
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
May 05, 1978 Modern weddings
Comparing two modern weddings to discover why it's best not to write your own order of service.
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
April 28, 1978 Protest and historical change
Capitalism, communism and historical change, the slant that hindsight gives history - Eldridge Cleaver, and protest over the years by college students.
14 min
April 21, 1978 Panama treaty agreed
Casting vote saves Panama treaty after 13 years of negotiation over future of the canal.
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
April 14, 1978 Inflation fears
Americans believe inflation is the worst problem facing America.
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…