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Understanding American Nationalism: A Complex Mosaic
American nationalism conjures images that many would recognize— the US flag, the bald eagle, Mount Rushmore, and the Statue of Liberty. However, a deeper examination reveals that American nationalism is not a pristine collage, but rather a complicated mosaic. Upon closer inspection, the individual pieces of American identity show a confusing lack of coherence, provoking questions about what it truly means to belong to the American nation.