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Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Early Years (1940s, 1950s and 1960s)

Explore American history through the insightful commentary of Alistair Cooke, as he reflects on pivotal moments from the Kennedy assassinations to the Vietnam War.

Bobby Kennedy's assassination, 1968

14 mins • Jun 9, 1968

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Language

English

Country

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