Pageantry and Politics: A Cultural Divide

This chapter explores the differences between British and American pageantry in military and royal contexts, critiquing the American approach as politically charged, particularly during Trump's era. It discusses the implications of renaming military bases and the intersection of military and political identity in contemporary society. The chapter further examines cultural protest songs, their misunderstood meanings, and significant protests in California, contrasting them with the violent riots elsewhere and reflecting on local versus national political tensions.