Reimagining History through the Rhetoric of Museums and Memorials

Abstract

"When we tie history and rhetoric together, we have a platform to convey ideals about any moment in history and how that history has impacted societies. By acknowledging this understanding of history and being cautious about how we use rhetoric to frame narratives, we can work to discern messages and perspectives that harm others and foster positive discourse within our society. We are all witnesses to history in our lives. It is up to us to call out what we view from the past being replayed in front of us and to plant new ideas of unity and common understanding among all groups of people, regardless of our differences."