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We are a group of students at American University in Washington DC on a mission to identify and observe how the War in Iraq and Terrorism have impacted everyday life in America. The basis behind this project stems from the concepts outlined in this New Yorker article by critic Caleb Crain.

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We observe everyday life all around us taking notice with eyes and ears of the patterns, symbols and trends generated by our culture in reaction to the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 and the War in Iraq. What we look for: How Americans live their lives in the shadow of the threat of terrorism and a distant war? What parts of their discourse, clothing, and behavior suggest their perception of terrorism and war? Click here for the history and definition of mass observation.

Wednesday, December 6, 2006

"Support Our Troops"


"Support Our Troops" ribbons seem to be everywhere nowadays (though perhaps less so than in 2004). They are in the back windows of cars and SUVs and for sale (right by the door) in dollar stores on Georgia Avenue. Is this an expression of patriotism? An expression of solidarity? I wonder: is it more popular amongst drivers of certain types of cars?
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Anonymous said...

I assume many of the 'Support Our Troops' stickers are worn by mothers and family of servicemen, if not by present and former service people themselves.

August 5, 2008 at 7:34:00 PM EST

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