<description>&lt;p&gt;In Alistair Cooke's last letter, he considers how the war in Iraq is a key element in the run-up to the US Presidential Election.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In his last letter, Alistair Cooke examines Iraq’s influence on the Presidential Election.

In Alistair Cooke's last letter, he considers how the war in Iraq is a key element in the run-up to the US Presidential Election.

Alistair Cooke's Last Letter

<description>&lt;p&gt;Alistair Cooke recalls how slimming became fashionable during the food shortages that followed the First World War.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

How slimming became fashionable during the food shortages of the First World War.

Alistair Cooke recalls how slimming became fashionable during the food shortages that followed the First World War.

How WWI turned slimming into a fashion

<description>&lt;p&gt;Alistair Cooke looks at the meaning of 'intelligence' and recounts how he was mistaken for a spy during World War II.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Alistair Cooke remembers the time he was mistaken for a spy during World War II.

Alistair Cooke looks at the meaning of 'intelligence' and recounts how he was mistaken for a spy during World War II.

Encounters with Intelligence 

<description>&lt;p&gt;Alistair Cooke discusses the resignation of the US chief weapons inspector, Dr David Kay.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Alistair Cooke discusses the resignation of the US chief weapons inspector, Dr David Kay.

Alistair Cooke discusses the resignation of the US chief weapons inspector, Dr David Kay.

Was Saddam a Threat or Not?

<description>&lt;p&gt;Alistair Cooke remembers the days before specialisation when doctors in the USA used to make house calls.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Alistair Cooke remembers when doctors used to make house calls.

Alistair Cooke remembers the days before specialisation when doctors in the USA used to make house calls.

The Day of the GP is Over

The 9/11 attacks, the war on terror and invasion of Iraq defined George W Bush’s first term. A fascinating social, cultural and political look at American life from Alistair Cooke

Letter from America: The Bush Jr Years (2001- 2004)

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