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Altering Textbooks to Shape National Identity: A common method of rewriting history is through the modification of school textbooks. By controlling the curriculum, those in power can emphasize certain historical events while downplaying or omitting others to foster a particular national identity in younger generations.

Commissioning Official Histories: Ruling powers may commission “official histories” that present an authorized version of events. These narratives often glorify a nation’s past and its leaders while marginalizing dissenting voices or inconvenient facts.

Selective Declassification and Control of Archives: The selective declassification of official documents and the control of access to national archives are powerful tools for shaping historical understanding. By releasing only certain documents, authorities can create a biased historical record that favors their own narrative. Conversely, keeping sensitive documents classified can prevent a full picture of past events from emerging.

Propaganda and Media Control: State-controlled media and propaganda campaigns can be used to disseminate a particular historical narrative and discredit alternative viewpoints.

Manipulation of National Symbols and Commemorations: Historical memory can be influenced by promoting certain national symbols, monuments, and official commemorations while neglecting or suppressing others. The emphasis on certain historical figures or events in public spaces and national holidays helps to construct a collective memory that aligns with the political objectives of the ruling body.

Renaming Places and Redefining Terminology: Changing the names of cities, streets, and public institutions can be a way to erase or overwrite a previous historical narrative. Similarly, redefining historical terms or creating new ones can frame events in a particular light.

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