Historical Memory Of George Washington
Historical memory is a method used by individuals to alter historical events depending on the current events that are occurring in the country. History is altered to historical memory through the usage of narratives, symbols, collective memory, and print capitalism. Historical memory is a state-sponsored interpretation of a particular past event, individual, place, or ideal that state leaders and intellectuals link to the present through a series of narratives and symbols (Rossi, 856). Historical memory is a state-sponsored interpretation of a particular past event, individual, place, or ideal that state leaders and intellectuals link to the present through a series of narratives and symbols (Rossi, 856). Historical memory connect the histories,
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These four phases allow for memory to be lost and reclaimed whenever needed. It is not the historical event that is vital for the strengthening of a political culture, democratic or otherwise. Rather, it is how social and political factors transmitted interpreted narratives of “the past” to a consuming public through symbolic meaning (Rossi, 856). The narratives used for George Washington altered over the years as the country went through major historical events in which different characteristics of Washington were brought to light for the public to see. Before the Civil War, he was depicted as a founding father that was legendary. During the Civil War, he became irrelevant as the country was going through a revolutionary change. But then, his depiction changed as the country was going through the progressive era. During this time, George Washington became more personalized, showing his characteristics as part of the American democracy. These four phases are ever-changing as more events begin to unfold and take their course. He will continue to be depicted in a way that the country can sell his narrative, and this is the ongoing evolvement of historical
These four phases allow for memory to be lost and reclaimed whenever needed. It is not the historical event that is vital for the strengthening of a political culture, democratic or otherwise. Rather, it is how social and political factors transmitted interpreted narratives of “the past” to a consuming public through symbolic meaning (Rossi, 856). The narratives used for George Washington altered over the years as the country went through major historical events in which different characteristics of Washington were brought to light for the public to see. Before the Civil War, he was depicted as a founding father that was legendary. During the Civil War, he became irrelevant as the country was going through a revolutionary change. But then, his depiction changed as the country was going through the progressive era. During this time, George Washington became more personalized, showing his characteristics as part of the American democracy. These four phases are ever-changing as more events begin to unfold and take their course. He will continue to be depicted in a way that the country can sell his narrative, and this is the ongoing evolvement of historical