Adam Criblez’s work analyzes how the Midwest used Independence Day to forge a unique national identity during the 19th century.
The book tracks a fundamental shift in how the holiday was celebrated, bookended by the nation's 50th and 100th anniversaries. subtitle Independence Day
By the centennial, the focus shifted toward private leisure and consumerism, including picnics, professional baseball games, and horse races. Adam Criblez’s work analyzes how the Midwest used