Bodies of war World War I and the politics of commemoration in America, 1919-1933 / Lisa M. Budreau.

Author/creator Budreau, Lisa M., 1957-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : New York University Press,
Descriptionxviii, 317 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
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Subjects
World War, 1914-1918--Monuments. --United States.
War memorials--Political aspects. --United States. --History. --20th century.
War memorials--Social aspects. --United States. --History. --20th century.
World War, 1914-1918--Social aspects. --United States.
Political culture--United States. --History. --20th century.
United States--Social conditions. --1918-1932.
United States--Politics and government. --1919-1933.

Contents Repatriation -- The journey's end -- Origins -- A daunting pledge -- Charon's price -- A problem of policy -- Make way for democracy! -- Troubled waters -- Bringing them home -- Remembrance -- Republican motherhood thrives -- A star of recognition -- A reluctant giant -- A commission is born -- Sacred space and strife -- We the people -- Americans make waves -- Return -- A country for heroes? -- Pilgrim or tourist? -- Commemoration or celebration? -- Pilgrims' progress -- Mothers and politics -- Mathilda's victory -- Stars of black and gold -- Highballs on the high seas -- A personal experience.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2009029205
ISBN9780814799901 (cl : alk. paper)
ISBN0814799906 (cl : alk. paper)