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Summer 2009 The Remarkable History and Symbolism of the Nation: From the establishment of the Fourth of July holiday to the story of the Star-Spangled Banner flag to the influence of immigrants over the generations, the United States of America reflects the democratic ideal. Patriotic Pleasures Galore: Following Major League Baseball, listening to country music, watching movie musicals and grabbing a bite to eat at diners show pride in the country. Flying High and Tooting One’s Own Horn for a Larger Cause: Two U.S. soldiers, a pilot and a musician, explain how they serve their country. Notable Chapter: Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and Phi Kappa Phi member William Bolcom delivered the keynote speech at the University of Michigan chapter spring initiation, offering a defense of the arts. About Us Contents Phi Kappa Phi Forum mission statement Summer 2009, Vol. 89, No. 2 Phi Kappa Phi Forum, a multidisciplinary quarterly that enlightens, challenges and entertains its diverse readers, The first organizational meeting of what came serves as a general-interest publication as well as a platform for This Issue: to be known as The Honor Society of Phi The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. P Kappa Phi took place in Coburn Hall (shown at left) at the University of Maine in Orono, Phi Kappa Phi Forum 2 President’s Page Maine, in 1897. The Phi Kappa Phi name was (Issn 1538-5914) is published quarterly by By Robert B. Rogow adopted on June 12, 1900. Although the The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, American Pride Editor’s Note national headquarters have been located in 7576 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, La. 70806. Printed at R.R. Donnelley, 1160 N. Main, From many different vantage points, there are By Peter Szatmary Baton Rouge, La., since 1978, the vast majority Pontiac, Ill. 61764. reasons to honor the red, white and blue. of the Society’s historical documents are still 3 Letters to the Editor kept at the founding institution. (Archival photo.) ©The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Corrections 2009. All rights reserved. Nonmember (Photo credit: stock.xchng.com.) subscriptions $30 per year, domestic; Coming Next Issue $45 outside the U.S. Single copies $10 each; $3.25 each for active, dues- When in the Course of Human Events It paying members. Periodicals postage 31 Society Developments paid Baton Rouge, La., and additional Became Necessary to Celebrate July 4th mailing offices. By James R. Heintze 33 Phi Kappa Phi Bookshelf A note on content 4 hi Kappa Phi Forum is the multidisciplinary through exclusive interviews. Q & As have The views expressed in this publication The holiday quickly followed the birth of the nation. 34 Member Spotlight are not necessarily those of the staff quarterly magazine of The Honor Society run the gamut from public servants such as of Phi Kappa Phi Forum or the staff or of Phi Kappa Phi. Each issue of the award- Lynne Cheney, former Chair of the National Board of Directors of The Honor Society 35 Member News P of Phi Kappa Phi. The American Melting Pot Is a Rich Stew winning journal reaches more than 100,000 Endowment for the Humanities, to famous By Nancy Foner 37 In Memoriam active members as well as government officials, artists such as playwright August Wilson to Submissions scholars, educators, university administrators, literary critics such as Stanley Fish. 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