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Patriotism
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Liberty Bell: From Obscurity to Icon 
 This lesson plan focuses on the objectives of analyzing "the historical and cultural influences that shaped the symbolic meaning of the Liberty Bell," evaluating sources for historical accuracy, looking at the influence of current events on popular ideas about the past, and researching the use of patriotic symbols. Includes images, maps, readings, and activities. Part of the National Park Service's Teaching with Historic Places Lesson Plans. http://www.nps.gov/history/nR/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/36liberty/36liberty.htm Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Society & Social Science Last updated Jun 22, 2009 Lift Every Voice: Music in American Life
An exploration of the history of the ballads, hymns, spirituals, patriotic odes, minstrel and musical works, and protest songs of the United States. "Virginiana" features audio clips of songs from each musical style explored. The exhibition’s title is taken from a hymn composed by African-American brothers James Weldon and J. Rosamond Johnson in the 1800s that has come to be an anthem for Black Americans. From the University of Virginia Library. http://www.lib.virginia.edu/small/exhibits/music/ Topics: Activism, Black Resources, Music, Musical Genres, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Nov 11, 2004 National Conference of State Societies
Website for this umbrella organization for individual state societies in Washington, D.C. Features history of the state societies, information about the Cherry Blossom Princess Program, and material about inaugural balls, luncheons, parties, and receptions. "Members of nonpartisan state societies have been hosting Inaugural events for the folks from back home since 1861." Provides links to individual societies. http://ncss.typepad.com/ Topics: Society & Social Science Last updated Dec 15, 2008 Pledge of Allegiance: A Short History
A brief history of the Pledge of Allegiance. The author of this Web site notes that in 1954 "Congress after a campaign by the Knights of Columbus, added the words, 'under God,' to the Pledge. The Pledge was now both a patriotic oath and a public prayer." http://history.vineyard.net/pledge.htm Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Mar 25, 2004 Pledging Allegiances
"The photographs that make up this exhibit were taken in September and October 2001. The majority were take in Atlanta [Georgia] ... These photographs depict a range of response to the events of September 11," including those that "commemorate the dead, signal support for war, and protest military action." Features photos of American flags, and signs and other displays. From the Center on Myth and Ritual in American Life (MARIAL) at Emory University in Atlanta. http://www.marial.emory.edu/exhibitions/pledge/ Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 2, 2008 Posters American Style
This searchable site discusses the purpose, content, artists, production techniques (including a demonstration of how a poster is printed using offset lithography), and impact of posters publicizing events, products and services, and social and patriotic ideals in 20th century America. Images of over 130 posters are arranged by category. From the Smithsonian American Art Museum. http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/online/posters/index.html Topics: Arts and Humanities, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 12, 2009 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: The Fourth of July
Facts and statistics related to Independence Day, covering topics such as fireworks, flags, cookouts, immigration, parks, and patriotic-sounding place names. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/011920.html Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, September 11 & Beyond Last updated May 11, 2008 United States Codes: Observances and Ceremonies
Clear guidance about patriotic practices in the United States. Describes flag protocol, including hoisting, display, lowering, and disposal. Includes information about service lapel buttons and other national customs, such as the United States anthem, motto, "floral emblem" (rose), march (Sousa), and the full text of the Pledge of Allegiance. From the U.S. Code section of the FindLaw Web site. http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/uscode/36/I/A Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Government, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 22, 2009 A War in Perspective, 1898-1998: Public Appeals, Memory, and the Spanish-American Conflict
Part of a series of New York Public Library exhibitions on the Spanish-American War. "Each of the communities linked to that conflict remembers and has named the war in its own particular way. Through an examination of patriotic appeals in newspapers, pamphlets, popular books, maps, sheet music, poetry, cartoons, lithographs, photographs, lantern slides, and early motion pictures, this exhibition explores the sources of those memories and perceptions." http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/epo/spanexhib/ Topics: Communications, Government, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Poetry, Politics, September 11 & Beyond, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Nov 3, 2004 What Is the Sons of Confederate Veterans?
Provides brief background information about the "historical, patriotic, and non-political organization dedicated to insuring that a true history of the 1861-1865 period is preserved." Discusses qualifications for membership, programs and services, and policies. From the official site for the international headquarters of the organization. http://www.scv.org/whatis.php Topics: Communities & Groups, Military, September 11 & Beyond, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Nov 10, 2004 |
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