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Imperial Material: National Symbols in the US Colonial Empire

Name: Imperial Material: National Symbols in the US Colonial Empire
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Book Synopsis: An ambitious history of flags, stamps, and currency—and the role they played in US imperialism. In Imperial Material, Alvita Akiboh reveals how US national identity has been created, challenged, and transformed through embodiments of empire found in US territories, from the US dollar bill to the fifty-star flag. These symbolic objects encode the relationships between territories—including the Philippines, the Hawaiian Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam—and the empire with which they have been entangled. Akiboh shows how such items became objects of local power, their original intent transmogrified. For even if imperial territories were not always front and center for federal lawmakers and administrators, their inhabitants remained continuously aware of the imperial United States, whose presence announced itself on every bit of currency, every stamp, and the local flag.

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Are you ready to delve into the fascinating history of the United States' colonial empire? Look no further than Imperial Material: National Symbols in the US Colonial Empire. Written by the brilliant Alvita Akiboh, this book uncovers the captivating story of flags, stamps, and currency and their pivotal role in shaping US imperialism.

Discover how US territories such as the Philippines, the Hawaiian Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam played a significant role in the evolution of US national identity. Through the pages of Imperial Material, you'll witness how these symbolic objects have encoded the complex relationships between territories and the imperial power they were entangled with.

Imperial Material sheds light on how flags, currency, and stamps became powerful tools for the inhabitants of these territories. Even when federal lawmakers and administrators may have overlooked them, the presence of the imperial United States permeated every aspect of their daily lives. From the US dollar bill to the fifty-star flag, every monetary note, stamp, and local flag reminded them of their connection to the empire.

Uncover the hidden narratives and explore the intricate relationship between national symbols and imperialism. Be captivated by Alvita Akiboh's meticulous research and thought-provoking insights. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of US history and its connection to its colonial empire.

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