Born in the U.S.A.: Birth, Commemoration, and American Public Memory

(Part of the Public History in Historical Perspective Series)

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Scores of birthplace monuments and historic childhood homes dot the American landscape. These special places, many dating to the early years of the last century, have enshrined nativity alongside patriotism and valor among the key pillars of the nation's popular historical imagination. The essays in this volume suggest that the way Americans have celebrated famous births reflects evolving expectations of citizenship as well as a willingness to edit...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1558499385

ISBN13:9781558499386

Release Date:May 2012

Publisher:University of Massachusetts Press

Length:296 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:1.4" x 6.1" x 9.3"

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Born in the U.S.A.: Birth, Commemoration, and American Public Memory

(Part of the Public History in Historical Perspective Series)

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