Stole of Gratitude. The Stole of Gratitude is a way for graduates to demonstrate their appreciation for those who helped turn the dream of a college education into a reality at the commencement ceremony.
The American Revolution as a European Media Event. The American Revolution was not only a European media event because it was discussed throughout the European media, but also due to the fact that news from North America flowed from one European country to another.
Independence Day. Independence Day, or July 4, honors the birthday of the United States of America. On this day in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted at the Second Continental Congress. Today, Americans celebrate our nation?s independence with parades, fireworks, patriotic songs, and readings of the Declaration of Independence.