Monthly Archives: January 2011

The Power of Symbolism

January 27, 2011
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by Natalie Heffernan Presidents have used symbols as a powerful way to convey their vision of the country to its people.  They use symbols to respond to crises and disasters.  They help to remind us of what use to be, and what the “new normal” could look like.  We live in turbulent times.  High unemployment,…

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