Obama's America: A Transformative Vision of Our National Identity
Jan 2012 · Potomac Books, Inc.
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Our national identity is defined by what it means to be an American and whom we include and why when we talk about OC the American people.OCO A countryOCOs national identity is fluid, and Ian Reifowitz argues that President Barack Obama, by emphasizing the ideals Americans hold dear, hopes to redefine ours in a fundamental way. ObamaOCOs conception of America emphasizes two principles of national unity: First, all Americans, regardless of their heritage and cultural traditions, should identify with America as their country, based upon shared democratic values, a shared history, and a shared fate. Second, America should embrace all its citizens as active participants in one OC family.OCO Reifowitz explores ObamaOCOs belief that strengthening our common bonds will encourage Americans to rectify the injustices and heal the racial divisions that still plague our country. We have the opportunity to demonstrate to the world that a society of many races and cultures can truly become one people. In facing terrorism, violent fundamentalism, and other security issues, ObamaOCOs response centers on a powerful, inspiring, and truly inclusive American narrative. By bolstering AmericaOCOs identity as diverse yet unified, he aims both to counter the anxieties and fears that radicalism stokes and give proponents of religious and political freedom a model they can defend. The stakes couldnOCOt be any higher in determining AmericaOCOs future.
Our national identity is defined by what it means to be an American and whom we include and why when we talk about OC the American people.OCO A countryOCOs national identity is fluid, and Ian Reifowitz argues that President Barack Obama, by emphasizing the ideals Americans hold dear, hopes to red...
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