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Program

Research Programs: Fellowships for College Teachers and Independent Scholars

Period of Performance

9/1/1971 - 5/31/1972

Funding Totals

$9,500.00 (approved)
$9,500.00 (awarded)

Quest for National Identity: Patriotism, Racism, and Male Chauvinism in America

FAIN: FB-10783-71

Lawrence J. Friedman
Indiana University, Bloomington (Bloomington, IN 47405-7000)

Grantee will research the relationship between patriotism, racism, and male chauvinism during the formative years of American history, 1787-1861. Grantee hold thesis that the three "isms" in addition to the lot of women were related elements in early 19th century America, propagated by the notion that America was a white, masculine nation.