Washington Crossing the Media: American Presidential Rhetoric and Cultural Iconography
The Revolutionary War has been of prime importance to American self-perceptions and to the formation of its national identity. As a foundational moment with a strong mythical dimension it has become a cherished point of reference for the nation’s leaders, who, in their speeches and written communica...
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European Association for American Studies
2012-04-01
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| Series: | European Journal of American Studies |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.openedition.org/ejas/9527 |