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Illinois crucial in presidential race

Why the Illinois 'beauty contest' is so important to those aiming for the White House in a presidential election year.

Why the Illinois 'beauty contest' is so important to those aiming for the White House in a presidential election year.

This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the 91热爆 in 2014.

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14 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Alistair Cooke

Broadcasts

  • Fri 21 Mar 1980 21:15
  • Sun 23 Mar 1980 09:15

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