Table of Contents

Patriotic Symbols and American History: Introduction Barry Moreno 6

1 "Without Parallel in the World" 9

2 The Know-Nothings 19

3 The Matchless Obelisk 23

4 "Lofty and Enduring" 31

5 Stone upon Stone 37

Chronology 42

Series Glossary of Key Terms 43

Further Reading 45

Internet Resources 45

Index 46