When Do Collective Memories Last?: Founding Moments in the United States and Australia

摘要: In 1876, there was a huge commemoration of the centennial American independence. The year marked in many ways, by groups, parts country. central event, though, grand International Exhibition Philadelphia, four years making. Planners first met 1872 Independence Hall and spoke at length about sacredness venue: “It is altogether fit wise that we should take our step utter words this hall. There sat John Hancock, presiding over immortal body. came Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, Sherman, Livingston presenting sacred declaration. lies broken silent bell, which word proclaimed liberty throughout land to all inhabitants thereof” (USCC 1873: 24-25). theme taken up others different ways. Images Liberty Bell, Hall, Washington, Franklin were scattered ceremonies, buildings, poems, histories, other documents. revolution used as touchstone talk exhibition rich source national symbolism.