Commemorative Style
A weekly reflection on a topical issue. David Cannadine compares the enthusiasm for national commemorations in Britain with the more understated syle in the United States.
David Cannadine compares the enthusiasm for national commemorations in Britain with the more understated syle in the United States. "It's easier for Britain, which is a relatively small and unified nation, with a strong central government, to stage nationally inclusive displays of commemoration than it is for the United States, which is a country with a relatively weak federal government, that many people dislike and distrust, and which oversees a vast transcontinental empire extending from one ocean to another and beyond."
Producer: Sheila Cook.
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A Point of View: Why don't Americans mark their Civil War like the British do WW2?
The 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War passed with fairly low-key commemorations, says historian David Cannadine. Why are similar events in the UK such a big deal?
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Cannadine |
| Producer | Sheila Cook |
Broadcasts
- Fri 24 Apr 2015 20:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Sun 26 Apr 2015 08:48Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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A Point of View
A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
