From Halloween to Columbus day, how Americans celebrate and commemorate events, as told by Alistair Cooke in his weekly ±«Óãtv broadcasts.
Why protests at Hunter College, New York, dishonour those who died for their country.
The events that led to the recognition of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Celebrating the 4th July and the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.
President Reagan's views on Northern Ireland and the appeal of Ed Koch
The origins of the Labor Day holiday and the role of trade unions in the US.
Thanksgiving Day past and present, and rioting by Cuban prisoners.
Should Christopher Columbus be regarded as a hero or a villain by Americans?
Does the constitution make it difficult to celebrate a religious festival in America?
A chronicle of the origins of Halloween and the economy of pumpkins.
How Alistair Cooke convinced the state of Idaho to celebrate George Washington's birthday.
