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.
Figure 1.--America declared war on Germany (April 1917). Because there had been virtually no preparation, the Government had to ininiate steps to mobilize for war. Three months after the declaration of war on Germany, America celebrated the annual4th of July Independence Day. America for 3 years reveled in its moral superiority, staying out of the European war.