France and the United States: Borrowed and Shared National Symbols
Description:
This thesis analyzes and demonstrates the similarities and differences
between some of the national symbols of France and the United States. This
includes the shared and borrowed aspects of each one and the ways in which
each culture is reflected through, and built around them. The flags, national
anthems, and several national icons such as France's Marianne and Uncle Sam are discussed. This analysis deals with the historical contexts and cultural
meanings of the symbols, showing the changes ea…
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Date:
May 2011
Creator:
Crawford, Katlyn Marie
Partner:
UNT Libraries