"Memory: Lewis and Clark in Yellowstone circa 2004"

Title"Memory: Lewis and Clark in Yellowstone circa 2004"
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2007
AuthorsNorman K. Denzin
JournalSymbolic Interaction
Volume30
Issue3
Pagination297-321
ISSN01956086
Abstract

Drawing on Walter Benjamin's concept of history as literary montage, "Memory: Lewis and Clark in Yellowstone, circa 2004" interrogates the place of memory in the bicentennial celebrations of the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804-06. Quoting from historical documents, I attempt to crack the racist facade that surrounds Lewis and Clark and the place of their project in our national imagination.

Short Title"Memory