1970s USA rediscovered through lost recordings of Alistair Cooke's Letter From America.
Published on Sunday, 30th March 2014.
Shortage of consumer basics threatens stability of the Soviet economy.
Published on Friday, 8th December 1989.
Yellowstone centre is saved from wildfires which have destroyed a million acres.
Published on Friday, 9th September 1988.
New book exposes First Lady's use of astrologer to dictate the president's diary.
Published on Friday, 27th May 1988.
Getting away from it all, at America's most beautiful golf course.
Published on Friday, 15th April 1988.
The Pope visits a nation where one in four is a Catholic - America.
Published on Friday, 11th September 1987.
Time to change the national anthem?
Published on Saturday, 18th July 1987.
Remembering the man who 'could dance a little'.
Published on Friday, 26th June 1987.
Poll shows half of Americans believe President Reagan knew about money for Contras.
Published on Friday, 12th December 1986.
The language divide - American or English?
Published on Friday, 27th June 1986.
Remembering the king of the stunt men, Yakima Canutt.
Published on Friday, 30th May 1986.
Top economist warns that loans could prompt financial crash.
Published on Friday, 24th January 1986.
Entering the age of the computer, from MRI scans to word processors.
Published on Friday, 29th November 1985.
UN's birthday party creates a limousine jam in New York.
Published on Friday, 25th October 1985.
As the summer folk depart coastal places can settle back into normal life.
Published on Friday, 13th September 1985.
Reagan outlines plan to simplify America's tax structure.
Published on Friday, 31st May 1985.
The actor I wouldn't give a part to - James Mason remembered.
Published on Friday, 10th August 1984.
Relying on our ideas about stereotypes can cause misunderstandings.
Published on Friday, 1st June 1984.
American millionaire Smiley Ratliff tries to buy Pacific island to get away from it all.
Published on Friday, 9th March 1984.
Soviets choose 72-year-old Chernenko as their new leader.
Published on Friday, 17th February 1984.
Peace-loving veteran's wish is granted with East German funeral.
Published on Friday, 2nd December 1983.
Appeasement fears are stumbling block to arms control.
Published on Friday, 4th February 1983.
Founder of Dull Men's Club claims it's OK to be boring.
Published on Friday, 24th December 1982.
Poignant memorial to Vietnam vets is unveiled in Washington.
Published on Friday, 12th November 1982.
White House marks Roosevelt's centenary.
Published on Friday, 5th February 1982.
Huge increase in illegal immigrants from Mexico entering the US.
Published on Friday, 25th September 1981.
Mickey Rooney portrays professional clown Jack Thum.
Published on Friday, 1st May 1981.
Axe falls on government spending as Reagan's budget cuts begin.
Published on Friday, 24th April 1981.
Space shuttle Columbia makes first return landing.
Published on Friday, 17th April 1981.
Thatcher's visit to the new president is anticipated as a love-fest.
Published on Friday, 20th February 1981.
Reagan's cabinet choices mean a slow start.
Published on Friday, 9th January 1981.
Voters tune in to the World Series while the candidates slug it out.
Published on Friday, 17th October 1980.
John Wayne - obituary for an enduring hero.
Published on Friday, 15th June 1979.
Muhammad Ali on Dick Cavett show September 1978. Rising popularity of Edward Kennedy.
Published on Friday, 22nd September 1978.
Ten years after Tet offensive. Muhammad Ali defeated by Spinks.
Published on Friday, 24th February 1978.
Death of Elvis. Carter's move away from liberal promises.
Published on Friday, 19th August 1977.
Frost/Nixon TV interviews grab huge audiences in US and UK.
Published on Friday, 6th May 1977.
Carter Playboy interview. Public reaction to Carter's 'adultery in my heart' admission.
Published on Friday, 24th September 1976.
Patty Hearst arrest and media speculation. Assassination attempts on President Ford.
Published on Friday, 26th September 1975.
Noel Coward, Sean Connery, Tony Jacklin - all tax exiles.
Published on Friday, 4th July 1975.
Equal Rights amendment splits both Women's and Men's Lib factions.
Published on Friday, 21st March 1975.
Nixon's resignation speech. No apology from Nixon in resignation speech.
Published on Friday, 16th August 1974.
