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Assassination of J F Kennedy, 1963
The death of J F Kennedy (1917-1963), the first president of the television age.
Big brains
How the new 'big brain' computer will change work and lives.
500th Letter
Alistair Cooke reflects on the changes he has witnessed in his 500th episode.
500th letter
How the series Letter from America began in 1946, and how America has changed since.
William Kapell (1922-1953)
A tribute to American pianist William Kappell, and music in America.
Television in America, 1951
The early days of television in America, as reported by Alistair Cooke.
Santa Fe
The legendary broadcaster recounts his first proper encounter with a native American.
A fragment from 1947
The 80th Congress meets, and maintaining capitalism's 'last stand'.
