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
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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.

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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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