Remembering War the American Way

Remembering War the American Way
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Publisher : Smithsonian Books (DC)
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-13 : UOM:39015026921380
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Book Synopsis Remembering War the American Way by : G. Kurt Piehler

Download or read book Remembering War the American Way written by G. Kurt Piehler and published by Smithsonian Books (DC). This book was released on 1995 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engaging analysis of how Americans commemorate wars This engaging look at the political battles over how Americans have built monuments for wars, from the Civil War to Vietnam, reveals that these public monuments often become a touchstone for feelings about the war, political expression, and America's role in the world. Piehler's new preface brings the story up to the present


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