A preacher became more publicized than any American, other then the President himself, not because of his status, but because of that message that was being delivered - “…mixing the fear of Armageddon with the assurance of redemption”. (Whitfield 1991:78).

Patriotic rallies, loyalty parades and pageants, ‘Know your America’ weeks, ‘Rededication’ weeks and flag presentations became a regular feature or American culture during the Cold War. The war and ensuing Red Scare heightened concerns with Americanisation and saw a period where citizens were concerned with protecting their country. ‘I am an American’ Day was widely celebrated. Pageants were staged and clergy were given the opportunity to give special sermons. Warnings sounded through the nation stating that “the world is to small for us to protect ourselves by simply saying, ‘I am an American’. We must stand ready to make sacrifices to preserve our freedom”. (Fried 1998:16). During the 1940s and the 1950s, these celebrations grew more energetic and saw more and more people in attendance.

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