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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jutta Ernst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Association for American Studies 2012-04-01
Series:European Journal of American Studies
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Online Access:http://journals.openedition.org/ejas/9527