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Adolescent sexuality in the United States
Adolescent sexuality in the United States relates to the sexuality of American adolescents and its place in American society, both in terms of their feelings, behaviors and development and in te...
Adolescent sexuality in the United States relates to the sexuality of American adolescents and its place in American society, both in terms of their feelings, behaviors and development and in te...
Affluence in the United States
Affluence in the United States refers to an individual's or household's state of being in an economically favorable position in contrast to a given reference group.
Affluence in the United States refers to an individual's or household's state of being in an economically favorable position in contrast to a given reference group.
America 24/7
America 24/7 was a book published by DK in 2003 about culture and life in the United States.
America 24/7 was a book published by DK in 2003 about culture and life in the United States.
American (word)
The meaning of the word American in the English language varies, according to the historical, geographical, and political context in which it is used.
The meaning of the word American in the English language varies, according to the historical, geographical, and political context in which it is used.
American Dream
The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility achieved through hard work.
The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility achieved through hard work.
American Egyptomania
American Egyptomania is a topic that explores the western fascination with ancient Egyptian culture and history.
American Egyptomania is a topic that explores the western fascination with ancient Egyptian culture and history.
American exceptionalism
American exceptionalism is the theory that the United States is different from other countries in that it has a specific world mission to spread liberty and democracy.
American exceptionalism is the theory that the United States is different from other countries in that it has a specific world mission to spread liberty and democracy.
American nationalism
American nationalism is the nationalism of Americans - as in the people of the United States of America - and American culture.
American nationalism is the nationalism of Americans - as in the people of the United States of America - and American culture.
American tea culture
American tea culture refers to the methods of preparation and means of consumption of tea in the United States.
American tea culture refers to the methods of preparation and means of consumption of tea in the United States.
American way
The American way of life is an expression that refers to the lifestyle of people living in the United States of America.
The American way of life is an expression that refers to the lifestyle of people living in the United States of America.
American-Romanian Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Romanian Academy of Arts and Sciences (ARA) is an internationally recognised academic research and educational institution that conducts and supports multidisciplinary studies...
The American Romanian Academy of Arts and Sciences (ARA) is an internationally recognised academic research and educational institution that conducts and supports multidisciplinary studies...
Americanization
Americanization is the influence of the United States on the popular culture, cuisine, technology, business practices, or political techniques of other countries.
Americanization is the influence of the United States on the popular culture, cuisine, technology, business practices, or political techniques of other countries.
Americanization (foreign culture and media)
In American media, the term Americanization is used to describe the censoring and editing of a foreign TV show or movie that is bought by a U.S. station.
In American media, the term Americanization is used to describe the censoring and editing of a foreign TV show or movie that is bought by a U.S. station.
Americanization (immigration)
Americanization is the process of an immigrant to the United States of America becoming a person who shares American values, beliefs and customs and is assimilated into American society.
Americanization is the process of an immigrant to the United States of America becoming a person who shares American values, beliefs and customs and is assimilated into American society.
Americanization of Native Americans
The Americanization of Native Americans was an assimilation effort by the United States to transform Native American culture to European-American culture between the years of 1790–1920.
The Americanization of Native Americans was an assimilation effort by the United States to transform Native American culture to European-American culture between the years of 1790–1920.
Anglo-America
Anglo-America is a region in the Americas in which English is a main language, or one which has significant British historical, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural links.
Anglo-America is a region in the Americas in which English is a main language, or one which has significant British historical, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural links.
Anti-prom
Anti-prom and morp (prom spelled in reverse) is a social event often staged by high school students as a protest against, or boycott of, their school's official prom, as an alternative...
Anti-prom and morp (prom spelled in reverse) is a social event often staged by high school students as a protest against, or boycott of, their school's official prom, as an alternative...
Bang for the buck
Bang for the buck is an idiom meaning the worth of one's money or exertion.
Bang for the buck is an idiom meaning the worth of one's money or exertion.
Bathtub gin
Bathtub gin refers to any style of homemade spirit made in amateur conditions.
Bathtub gin refers to any style of homemade spirit made in amateur conditions.
Batman
Batman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger.
Batman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger.
Billy Yank
Billy Yank is the personification of the Northern states of the United States, or less generally, the Union during the American Civil War.
Billy Yank is the personification of the Northern states of the United States, or less generally, the Union during the American Civil War.
Black pride
Black pride is a slogan indicating pride in being black.
Black pride is a slogan indicating pride in being black.
Blackface
Blackface is a form of theatrical makeup used in minstrel shows, and later vaudeville, in which performers create a stereotyped caricature of a black person.
Blackface is a form of theatrical makeup used in minstrel shows, and later vaudeville, in which performers create a stereotyped caricature of a black person.
Box house
A box house was a combination of low-class theater and brothel, found in western North America in the late 19th and early 20th century.
A box house was a combination of low-class theater and brothel, found in western North America in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Brain fart
A brain fart (jocularly derived from "brainstorm") is slang for a special kind of abnormal brain activity which results in human error while performing a repetitive task, or more generally denot...
A brain fart (jocularly derived from "brainstorm") is slang for a special kind of abnormal brain activity which results in human error while performing a repetitive task, or more generally denot...
Burma-Shave
Burma-Shave was an American brand of brushless shaving cream, famous for its advertising gimmick of posting humorous rhyming poems on small, sequential highway billboard signs.
Burma-Shave was an American brand of brushless shaving cream, famous for its advertising gimmick of posting humorous rhyming poems on small, sequential highway billboard signs.
California Dream
California Dream is the psychological motivation to gain fast wealth or fame in a new land.
California Dream is the psychological motivation to gain fast wealth or fame in a new land.
Chesapeake pipes
Chesapeake pipes, which are also known as colono-pipes, terra-cotta pipes, local pipes, Virginia-made pipes and aboriginal pipes, refer to a type of tobacco pipe th...
Chesapeake pipes, which are also known as colono-pipes, terra-cotta pipes, local pipes, Virginia-made pipes and aboriginal pipes, refer to a type of tobacco pipe th...
Circuit party
A circuit party is a large dance event, extending through a night and into the following day, almost always with a number of affiliated events in the days leading up to and following the main event.
A circuit party is a large dance event, extending through a night and into the following day, almost always with a number of affiliated events in the days leading up to and following the main event.
Coffeemaker
Coffeemakers or coffee machines are cooking appliances used to brew coffee without having to boil water in a separate container.
Coffeemakers or coffee machines are cooking appliances used to brew coffee without having to boil water in a separate container.
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook, also called comic paper or comic magazine (often shortened to simply comic or comics) is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork ...
A comic book or comicbook, also called comic paper or comic magazine (often shortened to simply comic or comics) is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork ...
Concert saloon
The concert saloon was an American copy of the English music hall, and the forerunner of the variety and vaudeville theater.
The concert saloon was an American copy of the English music hall, and the forerunner of the variety and vaudeville theater.
Cotillion ball
In American usage, a cotillion is a formal ball and social gathering, often the venue for presenting débutantes during the débutante season - usually May through December.
In American usage, a cotillion is a formal ball and social gathering, often the venue for presenting débutantes during the débutante season - usually May through December.
Criticism of the Pledge of Allegiance
The criticism of the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States exists on several grounds.
The criticism of the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States exists on several grounds.
Cultural assimilation of Native Americans
The cultural assimilation of Native Americans was an assimilation effort by the United States to transform Native American culture to European–American culture between the years of 1790–1920.
The cultural assimilation of Native Americans was an assimilation effort by the United States to transform Native American culture to European–American culture between the years of 1790–1920.
Culture in New York's Capital District
Culture in New York's Capital District, also known as the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area for its three largest cities, stretches back to the 17th century.
Culture in New York's Capital District, also known as the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area for its three largest cities, stretches back to the 17th century.
Culture of the United States
The culture of the United States is a Western culture originally influenced by European cultures.
The culture of the United States is a Western culture originally influenced by European cultures.
Culture of the United States Marine Corps
The Culture of the United States Marine Corps is widely varied, but unique amongst the branches of the United States armed forces.
The Culture of the United States Marine Corps is widely varied, but unique amongst the branches of the United States armed forces.
Dance-pop
Dance-pop is dance-oriented pop music that originated in the early 1980s.
Dance-pop is dance-oriented pop music that originated in the early 1980s.
Disseram que Voltei Americanizada
"Disseram que voltei americanizada (Portuguese for They said I've come back Americanized) is a samba song written by Luiz Peixoto and Vicente Paiva especially for Carmen Miranda.
"Disseram que voltei americanizada (Portuguese for They said I've come back Americanized) is a samba song written by Luiz Peixoto and Vicente Paiva especially for Carmen Miranda.
Family Guy
Family Guy is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company.
Family Guy is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company.
First Friday (public event)
"First Friday" is a name for various public events in some cities that occur on the first Friday of every month.
"First Friday" is a name for various public events in some cities that occur on the first Friday of every month.
Gallup's most admired man and woman poll
Gallup’s most admired man and woman poll is an annual poll that Gallup has conducted at the end of virtually every single year since 1948.
Gallup’s most admired man and woman poll is an annual poll that Gallup has conducted at the end of virtually every single year since 1948.
Good ol' boy network
Good ol' boy network, or "Good old boys", describes a system of social networking/cronyism perceived to exist among communities and social strata.
Good ol' boy network, or "Good old boys", describes a system of social networking/cronyism perceived to exist among communities and social strata.
Graduate School of North American Studies
The Graduate School of North American Studies (GSNAS) is affiliated with the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies at the Free University Berlin.
The Graduate School of North American Studies (GSNAS) is affiliated with the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies at the Free University Berlin.
Have a nice day
Have a nice day is a commonly spoken valediction, typically uttered by service employees to customers at the end of a transaction, particularly in Israel and the United States.
Have a nice day is a commonly spoken valediction, typically uttered by service employees to customers at the end of a transaction, particularly in Israel and the United States.
Heidelberg Center for American Studies
The University of Heidelberg's Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) is an interdisciplinary institute for higher education, a center for advanced research, and a forum for public debate ...
The University of Heidelberg's Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) is an interdisciplinary institute for higher education, a center for advanced research, and a forum for public debate ...
Hispanicization
Hispanicisation or Hispanisation refers to the process by which a place or person becomes influenced by Hispanic culture or a process of cultural and/or linguistic change in which somethin...
Hispanicisation or Hispanisation refers to the process by which a place or person becomes influenced by Hispanic culture or a process of cultural and/or linguistic change in which somethin...
Hooverville
A HoovervilleHoovervilleHooverville was the popular name for shanty towns built by homeless people during the Great Depression.
A HoovervilleHoovervilleHooverville was the popular name for shanty towns built by homeless people during the Great Depression.
Hurricane party
A hurricane party is a social event held by people in the coastal United States who live in hurricane valley between Maine and Texas.
A hurricane party is a social event held by people in the coastal United States who live in hurricane valley between Maine and Texas.
Imaging Blackness
Imaging Blackness is the complex concept of expressing, recognizing, or assigning specific sets of ideas or values used in the depiction of African Americans.
Imaging Blackness is the complex concept of expressing, recognizing, or assigning specific sets of ideas or values used in the depiction of African Americans.
Immigration sign
The immigration sign is an American highway safety sign warning motorists to avoid immigrants darting across the road.
The immigration sign is an American highway safety sign warning motorists to avoid immigrants darting across the road.
Immigration to the United States
Immigration to the United States is a complex demographic phenomenon that has been a major source of population growth and cultural change throughout much of the history of the United States.
Immigration to the United States is a complex demographic phenomenon that has been a major source of population growth and cultural change throughout much of the history of the United States.
Jabari Asim
Jabari Asim is an associate professor of writing, literature and publishing at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts., and since August 2007, has been the Editor-in-Chief of The Crisis magazi...
Jabari Asim is an associate professor of writing, literature and publishing at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts., and since August 2007, has been the Editor-in-Chief of The Crisis magazi...
John F. Kennedy-Institute for North American Studies
The John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies (JFKI) is a central institute at the Free University Berlin.
The John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies (JFKI) is a central institute at the Free University Berlin.
Johnny Reb
Johnny Reb or Johnny Rebel is the national personification of the Southern states of the United States.
Johnny Reb or Johnny Rebel is the national personification of the Southern states of the United States.
Judeo-Christian
Judeo-Christian is a term used in a historical sense to refer to the connections between the precursors of Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism in the Second Temple period.
Judeo-Christian is a term used in a historical sense to refer to the connections between the precursors of Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism in the Second Temple period.
Julia Child's kitchen
Julia Child's kitchen is an historic artifact on display on the ground floor of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center, located in Washingto...
Julia Child's kitchen is an historic artifact on display on the ground floor of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center, located in Washingto...
Loft jazz
The Loft jazz scene was a cultural phenomenon that occurred in New York City during the mid-1970s, at venues such as Environ, Ali's Alley, and Studio Rivbea, all in former industrial loft spaces...
The Loft jazz scene was a cultural phenomenon that occurred in New York City during the mid-1970s, at venues such as Environ, Ali's Alley, and Studio Rivbea, all in former industrial loft spaces...
Loyalty Day
Loyalty Day is observed on May 1 in the United States.
Loyalty Day is observed on May 1 in the United States.
Mario
Mario is a fictional character in the Mario video game franchise by Nintendo, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.
Mario is a fictional character in the Mario video game franchise by Nintendo, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.
Miss Ann
USS Aquamarine (PYc-7) was a patrol boat in the United States Navy during World War II. Later known as Miss Ann, the ship was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Plac...
USS Aquamarine (PYc-7) was a patrol boat in the United States Navy during World War II. Later known as Miss Ann, the ship was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Plac...
Miss Indian America
Miss Indian America was a pageant from 1953 to 1985 that was part annual All-American Indian Days festival in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Miss Indian America was a pageant from 1953 to 1985 that was part annual All-American Indian Days festival in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Mister Charlie
Mister Charlie is a perjorative expression used within the African-American community to refer to an imperious white man, or occasionally, a black man who is arrogant and perceived as "acting white".
Mister Charlie is a perjorative expression used within the African-American community to refer to an imperious white man, or occasionally, a black man who is arrogant and perceived as "acting white".
Mullet (haircut)
The mullet is a hairstyle that is short at the front and sides, and long in the back.
The mullet is a hairstyle that is short at the front and sides, and long in the back.
Nacirema
Various anthropologists and sociologists have used the term Nacirema to examine (with a degree/pretense of anthropological self-distancing) aspects of the behavior and society of American...
Various anthropologists and sociologists have used the term Nacirema to examine (with a degree/pretense of anthropological self-distancing) aspects of the behavior and society of American...
Names for United States citizens
Different languages use different terms for citizens of the United States, who are known in English as Americans.
Different languages use different terms for citizens of the United States, who are known in English as Americans.
Native American boarding schools
An Indian boarding school refers to one of many schools that were established in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to educate Native American children and youths ac...
An Indian boarding school refers to one of many schools that were established in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to educate Native American children and youths ac...
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii.
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii.
Negermusik
Negermusik was a pejorative term used by the Nazi's during Third Reich Germany to signify musical styles and performances by African-Americans that were of the Jazz and Swing music genres.
Negermusik was a pejorative term used by the Nazi's during Third Reich Germany to signify musical styles and performances by African-Americans that were of the Jazz and Swing music genres.
North American fur trade
The North American fur trade was the industry and activities related to the acquisition, trade, and sale of animal furs in the North American continent.
The North American fur trade was the industry and activities related to the acquisition, trade, and sale of animal furs in the North American continent.
Nuestro Himno
"Nuestro Himno" (Spanish for "Our Anthem") is a Spanish-language version of the United States national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner".
"Nuestro Himno" (Spanish for "Our Anthem") is a Spanish-language version of the United States national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner".
Old South
Geographically, Old South is a subregion of the American South, differentiated from the "Deep South" as being the Southern States represented in the original thirteen American colonies, as well ...
Geographically, Old South is a subregion of the American South, differentiated from the "Deep South" as being the Southern States represented in the original thirteen American colonies, as well ...
Open house (common school event)
An "open house", or as it is more often called "Open Day", is an event held at an institution where its doors are open to the general public to allow people to have a look around it in ord...
An "open house", or as it is more often called "Open Day", is an event held at an institution where its doors are open to the general public to allow people to have a look around it in ord...
Our Spirits Don't Speak English
Our Spirits Don't Speak English is a documentary film on the Native American boarding schools youths attended from the 18th century to the mid 20th century.
Our Spirits Don't Speak English is a documentary film on the Native American boarding schools youths attended from the 18th century to the mid 20th century.
Peanuts
Peanuts is a syndicated daily and Sunday American comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz, which ran from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000, continuing in reruns afterward.
Peanuts is a syndicated daily and Sunday American comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz, which ran from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000, continuing in reruns afterward.
Pedestrian malls in the United States
Pedestrian malls in the United States are also known as pedestrian streets and are the most common form of pedestrian zone in large cities in the United States.
Pedestrian malls in the United States are also known as pedestrian streets and are the most common form of pedestrian zone in large cities in the United States.
Peer Health Exchange
Peer Health Exchange is a 5013 organization that was created to address health problems in today's youth.
Peer Health Exchange is a 5013 organization that was created to address health problems in today's youth.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is an expression of loyalty to the federal flag and the republic of the United States of America, originally composed by Francis Bellamy in 1892 and...
The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is an expression of loyalty to the federal flag and the republic of the United States of America, originally composed by Francis Bellamy in 1892 and...
Polka in the United States of America
Polka in the United States of America originated in Bohemia in the 1830s and came to American society when people began immigrating from Eastern Europe.
Polka in the United States of America originated in Bohemia in the 1830s and came to American society when people began immigrating from Eastern Europe.
Popularity contest
A popularity contest is a real or hypothetical contest in which the sole criterion for winning is how many votes one gets, such that the winner is the most liked contestant.
A popularity contest is a real or hypothetical contest in which the sole criterion for winning is how many votes one gets, such that the winner is the most liked contestant.
Porch sitting
Porch sitting, i.e., sitting on a front porch or stoop, usually of a private residence is a leisure activity which can be a direct or indirect form of social interaction.
Porch sitting, i.e., sitting on a front porch or stoop, usually of a private residence is a leisure activity which can be a direct or indirect form of social interaction.
Portrayal of Native Americans in Film
The portrayal of Native Americans in film has been contentious, raising allegations of racism.
The portrayal of Native Americans in film has been contentious, raising allegations of racism.
Portrayal of Native Americans in film
The portrayal of Native Americans in film has been contentious, raising allegations of racism.
The portrayal of Native Americans in film has been contentious, raising allegations of racism.
Problem fiction
Problem fiction is a literary sub-genre of young-adult fiction that features depictions of social issues ("problems"), often graphic.
Problem fiction is a literary sub-genre of young-adult fiction that features depictions of social issues ("problems"), often graphic.
Prom
In the United States and Canada, a prom (short for promenade) is a formal (black tie) dance or gathering of high school students.
In the United States and Canada, a prom (short for promenade) is a formal (black tie) dance or gathering of high school students.
Racial integration
Racial integration, or simply integration includes desegregation (the process of ending systematic racial segregation).
Racial integration, or simply integration includes desegregation (the process of ending systematic racial segregation).
Racial politics
Racial politics is a term used to describe politicians exploiting the issue of race for a personal agenda.
Racial politics is a term used to describe politicians exploiting the issue of race for a personal agenda.
Reconquista (Mexico)
The term Reconquista was popularized by contemporary Mexican writers Carlos Fuentes and Elena Poniatowska to describe the increased demographic and cultural presence of Mexicans in the South...
The term Reconquista was popularized by contemporary Mexican writers Carlos Fuentes and Elena Poniatowska to describe the increased demographic and cultural presence of Mexicans in the South...
Redneck
Redneck is a historically derogatory slang term used in reference to poor, uneducated white farmers, especially from the southern United States.
Redneck is a historically derogatory slang term used in reference to poor, uneducated white farmers, especially from the southern United States.
Representation of African-Americans in media
The representation of African-Americans in media has been a major concern in mainstream American culture.
The representation of African-Americans in media has been a major concern in mainstream American culture.
Residence park
Residence Parks were residential developments that were built around the early 1900s in North America.
Residence Parks were residential developments that were built around the early 1900s in North America.
Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties characterizes the distinctive cultural edge of the 1920s, principally in American cities, but also in Berlin and Paris, for a period of sustained economic prosperity.
The Roaring Twenties characterizes the distinctive cultural edge of the 1920s, principally in American cities, but also in Berlin and Paris, for a period of sustained economic prosperity.
Salad bowl (cultural idea)
The salad bowl concept suggests that the integration of the many different cultures of United States residents combine like a salad, as opposed to the more common notion of a cultural melting pot.
The salad bowl concept suggests that the integration of the many different cultures of United States residents combine like a salad, as opposed to the more common notion of a cultural melting pot.
Sideshow
In America, a sideshow is an extra, secondary production associated with a circus, carnival, fair or other such attraction.
In America, a sideshow is an extra, secondary production associated with a circus, carnival, fair or other such attraction.
Snake dance
Snake dance is a term used to refer to a parade before or during a high school or college homecoming event.
Snake dance is a term used to refer to a parade before or during a high school or college homecoming event.
Sock hop
The sock hop was an informal sponsored dance at American high schools, typically held in the high school's own gym or cafeteria.
The sock hop was an informal sponsored dance at American high schools, typically held in the high school's own gym or cafeteria.
South Park
South Park is an American animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network.
South Park is an American animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network.
Stoop (architecture)
In urban architecture, a stoop is a small staircase ending in a platform and leading to the entrance of an apartment building or other building.
In urban architecture, a stoop is a small staircase ending in a platform and leading to the entrance of an apartment building or other building.
Sundrome
The Sundrome was the name for the terminal of National Airlines at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The Sundrome was the name for the terminal of National Airlines at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Swamp Yankee
Swamp Yankee is a colloquialism that has a variety of meanings.
Swamp Yankee is a colloquialism that has a variety of meanings.
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is an educational program in the USA that revolves around parents taking their children to work for one day.
Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is an educational program in the USA that revolves around parents taking their children to work for one day.
Taxi dance hall
A taxi dance hall is a type of dance hall where dancers called taxi dancers are paid to dance with patrons.
A taxi dance hall is a type of dance hall where dancers called taxi dancers are paid to dance with patrons.
Thanksgiving (United States)
Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November.
Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November.
The American Language
The American Language, first published in 1919, is H. L. Mencken's book about the English language as spoken in the United States.
The American Language, first published in 1919, is H. L. Mencken's book about the English language as spoken in the United States.
The Fairgrounds Park Riot
The Fairgrounds Park Riot was an event which occurred on June 21, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. On that day, for the first time, African Americans were permitted to swim at the Fairgrounds ...
The Fairgrounds Park Riot was an event which occurred on June 21, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. On that day, for the first time, African Americans were permitted to swim at the Fairgrounds ...
The Jerry Springer Show
The Jerry Springer Show is a syndicated television tabloid talk show hosted by Jerry Springer, a former politician, broadcast in the United States and other countries.
The Jerry Springer Show is a syndicated television tabloid talk show hosted by Jerry Springer, a former politician, broadcast in the United States and other countries.
The Last Sitting
The Last Sitting is the title of a book and photo shoot of Marilyn Monroe by photographer Bert Stern.
The Last Sitting is the title of a book and photo shoot of Marilyn Monroe by photographer Bert Stern.
The List: What's In and Out
The List: What's In and Out is a U.S. pop culture list published annually by The Washington Post newspaper, on New Year's Day in the Style section.
The List: What's In and Out is a U.S. pop culture list published annually by The Washington Post newspaper, on New Year's Day in the Style section.
The National Debutante Cotillion and Thanksgiving Ball
The National Debutante Cotillion and Thanksgiving Ball of Washington, D.C. is an annual dance and formal debutante presentation of young ladies held in the Nation's capital.
The National Debutante Cotillion and Thanksgiving Ball of Washington, D.C. is an annual dance and formal debutante presentation of young ladies held in the Nation's capital.
The Rip Off Review of Western Culture
Rip Off Review Of Western Culture was an underground comic magazine based in San Francisco, California.
Rip Off Review Of Western Culture was an underground comic magazine based in San Francisco, California.
The Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company.
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company.
Three-martini lunch
The three-martini lunch is a term used in the United States to describe a leisurely, indulgent lunch enjoyed by businesspersons or executives.
The three-martini lunch is a term used in the United States to describe a leisurely, indulgent lunch enjoyed by businesspersons or executives.
Tijuana bible
Tijuana bibles (also known as bluesies, eight-pagers, gray-backs, Jiggs-and-Maggie books, jo-jo books, Tillie-and-Mac books, and two-by-fours,) were po...
Tijuana bibles (also known as bluesies, eight-pagers, gray-backs, Jiggs-and-Maggie books, jo-jo books, Tillie-and-Mac books, and two-by-fours,) were po...
Title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Title 25 is the portion of the Code of Federal Regulations that governs Government-to-Government relations with Native American tribes within the United States.
Title 25 is the portion of the Code of Federal Regulations that governs Government-to-Government relations with Native American tribes within the United States.
U-S-A! (chant)
U-S-A! is a chant that was first popularized after being yelled by fans during the 1980 Winter Olympics, held in Lake Placid, New York, USA, where the US men's ice hockey team defeated the Sovie...
U-S-A! is a chant that was first popularized after being yelled by fans during the 1980 Winter Olympics, held in Lake Placid, New York, USA, where the US men's ice hockey team defeated the Sovie...
U-S-A! cheer
The U-S-A! cheer is a chant that was first popularized after being yelled by fans during the 1980 Winter Olympics, held in Lake Placid, New York, USA, where the US men's ice hockey team defeated...
The U-S-A! cheer is a chant that was first popularized after being yelled by fans during the 1980 Winter Olympics, held in Lake Placid, New York, USA, where the US men's ice hockey team defeated...
U.S. television science fiction
U.S. television science fiction is a popular genre of television in the United States that has produced many of the best-known and most popular science fiction shows in the world.
U.S. television science fiction is a popular genre of television in the United States that has produced many of the best-known and most popular science fiction shows in the world.
Uncle Sam
Uncle Sam is a common national personification of the American government that according to legend came into use during the War of 1812 and was supposedly named for Samuel Wilson.
Uncle Sam is a common national personification of the American government that according to legend came into use during the War of 1812 and was supposedly named for Samuel Wilson.
United States heraldry
Heraldry in the United States of America was first established by European settlers who brought with them the heraldic customs of their respective countries of origin.
Heraldry in the United States of America was first established by European settlers who brought with them the heraldic customs of their respective countries of origin.
Urban stoop
In architecture, an urban stoop is a small staircase leading to the entrance of an urban apartment building or other building.
In architecture, an urban stoop is a small staircase leading to the entrance of an urban apartment building or other building.
Usonia
Usonia was a word used by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright to refer to his vision for the landscape of the United States, including the planning of cities and the architecture of buildings.
Usonia was a word used by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright to refer to his vision for the landscape of the United States, including the planning of cities and the architecture of buildings.
Vaudeville
Vaudeville was a theatrical genre of variety entertainment in the United States and Canada from the early 1880s until the early 1930s.
Vaudeville was a theatrical genre of variety entertainment in the United States and Canada from the early 1880s until the early 1930s.
Weddings in the United States
There are many traditions and customs for Weddings in the United States, most of which are based on a wide array of factors such as religion, culture, and social norms.
There are many traditions and customs for Weddings in the United States, most of which are based on a wide array of factors such as religion, culture, and social norms.
White pride
White pride advocates claim that there is a cultural double standard in which only certain ethnic groups are permitted to openly express pride in their heritage, and that white pride is not inhe...
White pride advocates claim that there is a cultural double standard in which only certain ethnic groups are permitted to openly express pride in their heritage, and that white pride is not inhe...
Who Are We? The Challenges to America's National Identity
Who Are We? The Challenges to America's National Identity, published in English in 2004, is a nonfiction work by political scientist and historian, the late Samuel P. Huntington.
Who Are We? The Challenges to America's National Identity, published in English in 2004, is a nonfiction work by political scientist and historian, the late Samuel P. Huntington.
Winter Formal
Winter formal, also called Winterfest or Queen of Hearts Dance, is a dance held by high schools in the United States.
Winter formal, also called Winterfest or Queen of Hearts Dance, is a dance held by high schools in the United States.
Worldport (Pan Am)
Terminal 3 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, formerly known by the trademarked name Worldport, is an iconic airport terminal built by Pan American World Airways in 1960,...
Terminal 3 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, formerly known by the trademarked name Worldport, is an iconic airport terminal built by Pan American World Airways in 1960,...
Yankee
The term Yankee has several interrelated meanings, referring to people from the United States.
The term Yankee has several interrelated meanings, referring to people from the United States.