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 (July 4th). The American Revolution began in New England, and July 4th is celebrated with fervor and spectacle everywhereâespecially on New England's beaches. America's War of Independence began at Lexington and Concord in 1775, so New Englanders know something about patriotism.Independence Day, the Fourth of July, is celebrated on the day itself (not the nearest weekend), with parades, fireworks displays, speeches, picnics (especially at the beach), and cookouts everywhere.The weather is usually hot, the beer cold, and the food plentiful.ndependence Day, the Fourth of July, is celebrated on the day itself (not the nearest weekend), with parades, fireworks displays, speeches, picnics (especially at the beach), and cookouts everywhere. The weather is usually hot, the beer cold, and the food plentiful.