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American history from 1877 through today as told in songs, art, literature or dance

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    American history as told in songs, art, literature or dance

  • Orchresta

    New York Symphony Orchresta was started, which was the first one known to America
  • Quilt Making

    Quilt Making became an art in the early 20th century. Many people, mostly women, enjoyed this and even started groups for it.
  • Tattooing

    During the early 1900s tattooing became an art form. This was originally meant for sailors, but became a trend and has became more popular over the years.
  • National Anthem

    President Woodrow Wilson makes the 'Star Spangled Banner' the national anthem.
  • Harlem Renaissance

    This was held in near the Harlem area of New York.
  • Painters

    During this time there were many artists getting into modern and abstract paintings. There were many people from other countries migrating to America to express themselves in such a way.
  • Culture

    There was a rise in African American culture in art forms during this time.
  • Songs

    Music was becoming popular, and as it did, so did telling the history of America through song.
  • Rise in Black Literature

    During the Post-Cold War Era there was a rise in black literature in the united states.
  • Dances

    By this time many people have migrated to America for a better life. This led to many cultures mixing in many ways, to where we had adopted many forms of dance.