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Pledging allegiance: Ceremony mints Boston’s newest citizens
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Columbus Day Parade in North End — Gallery
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Columbus Day: a celebration of heroism, patriotism, and Italian and Latino pride
Today most of the country celebrates Columbus Day: schools are closed and many communities will host parades in honor of Christopher Columbus,…
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Superman and the necessity of a national American identity
In 2011, after 899 issues and 73 years of publication, Superman, the most famous American comic book character, announced that he was…