Spotlight Series: The American Flag as a Cultural Symbol

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Featuring: Professor Mark Clague, University of Michigan. Moderated by Kevin Lindsey, Minnesota Humanities Center.

Music historian Mark Clague launches the dialogue about the American flag with his work on our national anthem. In this panel discussion, Professor Clague will lead us into a consideration of the various emblems of US patriotism—most importantly, the stars and bars of our flag—and what role it plays in defining national identity and staking out political ideologies. Long a symbol of devotion, and of hatred, both nationally and abroad, the United States flag and its attendant artifacts of American patriotism serve as a touchstone to reflect on American identity and the current moment.

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