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The Palmer Raids of 1919 targeted radical left-wing people, especially proponents of anarchy. Immigrants, particularly those from Germany and Ireland, were also singled out during these raids, often because of their radical beliefs.
It was called "impressment" and was often done forcibly by groups called "press gangs", leading to the specific synonym "pressganging."
During World War II, the Romani people, often referred to as gypsies, were required to wear a yellow badge, similar to the yellow Star of David that Jews were forced to wear. This badge served to identify and discriminate against them, leading to widespread persecution and violence. Many Romani were imprisoned, enslaved, or killed during the Holocaust, as they were targeted by the Nazi regime for their ethnicity.
There isn't a specific emoji for the Second World War. However, people often use related emojis to represent it, such as the 🪖 (military helmet), ⚔️ (crossed swords), or 🇺🇸 (US flag) to symbolize the countries involved. Emojis can be combined to convey themes related to war or history.
In general, cultures matter simply because of what they are. Society's workings matter because they affect people's everyday lives, and the cultures that arise can help give people identity. Popular culture is most notable in this regard. High culture can add to this, but as it consists of the products of culture, it often provides more historical context, rather than modern context.