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Radio 4,11 Jun 2010,10 mins

The Princeton P-rade

A Point of View

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David Cannadine reflects on the distinctive style of American graduation ceremonies which forge a lasting sense of identity for graduates and their peers. He contrasts the colourful exuberance of the Princeton "p-rade" with the more restrained formality of university processions in Britain. Producer: Sheila Cook.

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