Letter from America: The Clinton Years (1997-2000)

Alistair Cooke discusses his admiration for Ernest Hemingway and provides his own comical parody of his writing style.

Alistair Cooke reflects on the hysterical press coverage of John F. Kennedy Junior's plane crash, and is heartened by a NATO led environmental survey in Yugoslavia.

Alistair Cooke reflects on the long held belief of sports journalist Henry Longhurst that many forms of sporting contests do more harm to international relations than good.

Alistair Cooke concedes to his hot weather house arrest by reflecting on the creation of air conditioning.

Alistair Cooke reflects on the golden parachute of retirement and Gloria Minoprio's first stand for women's liberty in the golf world.

Alistair Cooke reflects on why it takes so long for the judges in the Supreme Court to reach a verdict.

Alistair Cooke ponders on spontaneous protests and reveals what led up to Rosa Parks changing American history.

With the US in uproar about genetically modified crops, Alistair Cooke remembers other scientific discoveries which caused controversy in their creation.

Alistair Cooke explores how one man’s use of an electric golf buggy altered the meaning of a US disability law and remembers the UK’s struggle with daylight saving.

Alistair Cooke tries to forget the worrying events like the Balkan wars in the news by remembering some witticism and anecdotes.

Alistair Cooke reflects on Germaine Greer and the feminist movement, and the new US course to teach taxi drivers and other civil servants good manners.

After the bombing of a Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan, Alistair Cooke reflects on the subsequent souring of the American-Chinese relations.

The shootings by schoolboys in Columbine High School, Colorado and the long running fight between gun controllers and the National Rifle Association.

Alistair Cooke recalls his memories of 1949 when NATO was first created and considers the roles of the founding fathers.

On the 50th anniversary of NATO, Alistair Cooke considers the power it wealds, President Clinton's tactics and the use of exit strategies.

Alistair Cooke considers why the only senator running for office who will acknowledge the NATO war is Senator John McCain.

Alistair Cooke considers the power television has in reflecting the real images of war and peace since the abolition of front-line censorship.

In the light of NATO Airstrike against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Alistair Cooke reflects on the tactics of war from World War Two, to Vietnam, to the Gulf War.

Alistair Cooke considers the squawked warnings from two sides of the economic market plunge and the power held by Mr Alan Greenspan, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.

Alistair Cooke considers how US Presidents keep flouting the War Powers Resolution, San Francisco's immigrant population and the use of bulk carriers in shipping.

In a tribute to the placid, talented, baseball player Joe DiMaggio, Alistair Cooke reflects on the character of a gentleman.

In the light of revelations about the CIA in Iraq, Alistair Cooke ponders the age old question; who watches the watchmen?

Alistair Cooke reflects on the influence of President Woodrow Wilson on redrawing the map of Europe after the First World War.

Alistair Cooke reflects on the political fallout of President Clinton’s impeachment trial and a pilots' strike.

Alistair Cooke celebrates Americans who've coined famous lines and concludes that "it aint over, till it's over" for President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial.