What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Read by Douglass Descendants.
To say that the year has been one of drama, fear, learning, change and enlightenment is an understatement. And we continue to open your eyes…
Fireworks With Bizarre Names. Someone Had A Lot of Fun Naming These.
I always thought that naming lipstick colors would be a fun gig, but I'd never have thought the same about Fireworks until I saw these.…
The Stars and Stripes in Black and White. Great Photos of The American Flag.
We are so used to seeing the American Flag in its colorful splendor, we can forget that images of Old Glory in black and white…
Distorted American Flag Sculptures for a Distorted America
Each year around the fourth of July, we try to introduce you to some sort of creative form of patriotism and this year is no…
Oh No They Didn’t. The American Flag As Formal Wear.
Hard to believe but there's an actual market for U.S. Flag ball gowns, evening gowns, prom dresses and wedding gowns. While it's not my personally…
Zuhair Murad Couture is Dynasty Meets Independence Day.
One of the world's most spectacular fireworks displays, The annual Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival, did more than just elicit 'oohs' and 'aahs' from the audience…
Julie Blackmon’s Homegrown Photographs Capture Moments of Sanctuary in Suburbia
I was very happy to see that the New York Times recently featured the photographic work of Julie Blackmon, one of my personal favorites. For…
All The Herman Miller Picnic Posters by Steven Frykholm
Aside from fireworks and flag-waving, July 4th is well known for sunburns, freaking out dogs and picnics. Which is why I thought that sharing all…
American Beauty: 60 Pin-Ups to Pop Stars Wearing Flag Inspired Fashion.
Long before Lynda Carter donned her Wonder Woman uniform complete with patriotic cape, starlets wore the stars and stripes to sell War Bonds and promote…
Fireworks Filmed By A Drone Are Breathtaking. Three Different Videos.
Now, this is the way to see fireworks! Flying through a display with a DJI Phantom 2 quadcopter drone and a GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition.…