Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Reagan Years (1981-1988) - Independence Day celebrations, 1986

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Alistair Cooke looks at how Americans now celebrate Independence Day; and the current debates on immigration policy at the time of the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

Published on Friday, 4th July 1986.

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