Remaking America

Description:

In a compelling inquiry into public events ranging from the building of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial through ethnic community fairs to pioneer celebrations, John Bodnar explores the stories, ideas, and symbols behind American commemorations over the last century. Such forms of historical consciousness, he argues, do not necessarily preserve the past but rather address serious political matters in the present.--Publisher description.

subjects: Public history,  Patriotism,  Popular culture,  Anniversaries,  Memorials,  History,  United states, history, 20th century,  United states, population,  Patriotismo,  Comemorações,  Costumes,  Patriotisme,  Histoire appliquée,  Monuments commémoratifs,  Culture populaire,  États-Unis,  Histoire,  Anniversaires

Places: United States

Times: 20th century