Date of Award
Spring 4-13-2012
Document Type
Open Access Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
American Studies
First Thesis Reader
Matthew Delmont
Second Thesis Reader
Julia E. Liss
Rights Information
© 2012 Jennifer Plumlee
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Abstract
This thesis examines the formation of national memory by exploring tenth anniversary television coverage of 9/11. By analyzing themes of nationalism that structure the television specials and create a positive national memory, this thesis argues that the national memory of 9/11 serves current national goals and develops myths of American exceptionalism while it ignores the negative consequences and realities of 9/11.
Recommended Citation
Plumlee, Jennifer, "Televising Memory: The Tenth Anniversary of 9/11" (2012). Scripps Senior Theses. Paper 34.
http://scholarship.claremont.edu/scripps_theses/34
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