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Rombeck (LJW), August 13 2004

Text Source

Rombeck, Terry. "KU, Fort Leavenworth to enter into exchange agreement." Lawrence Journal-World (Lawrence, KS: Lawrence Journal-World; http://www.ljworld.com. August 13 2004): http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2004/aug/13/ku_fort_leavenworth/.

Message Unit 1 - an example of patriotized history

core myths

unpatriotized history:

The US does terrorism itself, has been doing terrorism itself, and has been supporting terrorism by others, all over the world, for decades. The main area of overt US action during the time this text was written was Iraq, where the US had been supporting terrorism prior to its complete conquest of the country, and where the US was itself doing terrorism after the conquest.

message (of patriotized history):

The US doesn't do terrorism; it opposes terrorism.

patriotic change (of history)

technique:

transparent redefinition

text:

"The war on terrorism has highlighted the nation's need for leaders with a sound knowledge of the world and the capability to apply that knowledge," KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway said. "Fort Leavenworth can teach its students tactics and strategies in the fight against terrorism. KU can teach them about the culture, faith and history of the people and the lands where terrorism originates."

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