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Why Do We Go to Prom? | Origins

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Published March 18, 2024 at 4:00 AM CDT

Prom has become the defining moment of many American students' high school experiences. But why has a single night of partying come to represent a crucial coming of age moment? Today, Danielle examines the history of prom and how Hollywood uses prom movies to critique or reinforce mainstream American Culture.
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