The American Flag: An Encyclopedia of the Stars and Stripes in U.S. History, Culture, and Law
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Civics, History, Revolutionary, Americas, United States
| Author: | John R. Vile | ISBN: | 9781440857898 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | October 31, 2018 |
| Imprint: | ABC-CLIO | Language: | English |
| Author: | John R. Vile |
| ISBN: | 9781440857898 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | October 31, 2018 |
| Imprint: | ABC-CLIO |
| Language: | English |
This title is a comprehensive resource for understanding all aspects of the American flag and its relationship to the American people. The encyclopedia provides a thorough historical examination of key developments in the flag's design as well as laws and court decisions related to the flag and the First Amendment. In relation to the flag's history, it also discusses evolving public attitudes about its importance as a national symbol.
The encyclopedia contains illuminating scholarly essays on presentations of the flag in American politics, the military, and popular culture including art, music, and journalism. Additionally, these essays address important rules of flag etiquette and modern controversies related to them, from flag-burning to refusing to stand during the playing of the U.S. National Anthem.
This title is a comprehensive resource for understanding all aspects of the American flag and its relationship to the American people. The encyclopedia provides a thorough historical examination of key developments in the flag's design as well as laws and court decisions related to the flag and the First Amendment. In relation to the flag's history, it also discusses evolving public attitudes about its importance as a national symbol.
The encyclopedia contains illuminating scholarly essays on presentations of the flag in American politics, the military, and popular culture including art, music, and journalism. Additionally, these essays address important rules of flag etiquette and modern controversies related to them, from flag-burning to refusing to stand during the playing of the U.S. National Anthem.
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