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Televising Memory: The Tenth Anniversary Of 9/11, Jennifer Plumlee
Televising Memory: The Tenth Anniversary Of 9/11, Jennifer Plumlee
Scripps Senior Theses
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.