Australia Day is not the only national day shrouded in politics. Here are five comparable examples.
Gradually evolving from its anti-British roots, Independence Day has become a staple of American patriotism."While it's hard not to be moved by the patriotism that comes from a story of rising up and resisting British rule, only a small part of modern America is represented," Professor Liu says.
Then there is the fact that Thomas Jefferson, who was largely responsible for drafting the Declaration, was a slave owner. "That means that many black Americans, descended from slaves, are asked to celebrate the national day with everyone, despite their very different relationship to July 4."To America's north, French Canadians who feel excluded from many of the traditions of their English-speaking counterparts have enshrined a national day of their own.
The uniting moment, comparable to Australia's federation, has been a national holiday since 1982. It is known for parades, carnivals, barbecues, and concerts.
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