Inspiring shots that perfectly capture America today

Inspiring shots that perfectly capture America today - Symbols of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness can be found in all parts of the USA. Since its founding on July 4, 1776, the United States has formed an array of beliefs and traditions that have shaped the country to this day. From the military to football and family values, enjoy this gallery of breathtaking images that showcase the essence of America.
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Wrapped in red, white, and blue - Two young Americans dress in the American flag.
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The simple life - Two people enjoy the sunset and America's wide-open spaces.
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Enjoying the Sunday paper - A man spends a relaxing moment at home reading the newspaper.
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Cherry blossoms in the capital - The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Washington, D.C.
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The bird of freedom - The bald eagle was chosen as America's emblem on June 20, 1782.
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Football as a way of life - A young football player gets ready to make a pass to his teammate.
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A good old-fashioned barbecue - A man prepares a traditional American barbecue.
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American pride - An American flag is proudly displayed on the walls of a barn.
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Amber waves of grain - Barrels of hay are scattered around a golden field in rural America.
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The Statue of Liberty - The massive neoclassical sculpture on New York City's Liberty Island was dedicated on October 28, 1886.
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The Women's March - A massive crowd gathers in Washington, D.C. on January 21, 2017, to advocate for various human rights issues.
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Religious diversity - Two Muslim women display their patriotism at a protest.
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Paying tribute to our veterans - A ceremony takes place to show gratitude for the men and women who fight on behalf of the USA.
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The next generation of thinkers - A young woman gleefully prepares for her graduation ceremony.
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Children are the future - A young American girl poses for the camera.

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America's epicenter of finance - The New York Stock Exchange is found at 11 Wall Street, Lower Manhattan, NYC.
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Fireworks for freedom - A man enjoys a fireworks display during Independence Day celebrations.
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"Give me liberty or give me death!" - The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. was completed in 1935.
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Cracking open a cold one - A lone beer rests on the countertop at an empty bar.
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A peek into the Big Apple - New York City remains America's largest urban center, with a population of roughly 8.6 million people.
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All-American in every color - A diverse group of Americans stand side by side.
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The Black Lives Matter movement - An American home proudly showcases support for the activist movement which protests systemic racism and violence against black people.
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The little things - A young American girl joyfully plays with bubbles at a public park.
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Freedom of religion - A Muslim woman dressed in a hijab cheers in a crowd.
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"In God We Trust" - A young American boy reads the Bible.
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Independence Day celebrations - Someone celebrates Fourth of July with an American flag and sparkler in hand.
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The nation's capital - Cars drive down a busy road with the Capitol Building in the background.
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LGBT pride - Gay marriage was legalized in the United States on June 26, 2015.
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Honoring the Founding Fathers - This impressive sculpture of America's Founding Fathers was carved into the Black Hills in South Dakota in 1941.
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Taking off for flight - The United States Airforce currently has 319,124 active service members, according to the Air Force's Personnel Center.
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Patrolling the streets - According to Statista, the number of full-time police officers in the United States reached 421,259 in 2016.
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Starting a new chapter - A group of young Americans turn the tassels on their commencement caps to the left after officially graduating.
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A country founded on factory work - The Industrial Revolution officially began when Samuel Slater opened the first industrial mill in the US in 1790.
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Family first - A parent lovingly holds their baby's hand.
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Baby boomers - An elderly American man calmly looks off into the distance.
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An all-American family - A happy American family spends quality time together.
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The global trading headquarters - The original World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, NYC, was part of a collection of seven buildings until the iconic Twin Towers were brought down from a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.
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A new era of energy - In 2017, roughly 18% of the electricity in the United States was created from renewable energy sources, according to Fortune.
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The American work ethic - The United Steel Workers is North America's largest labor union, with roughly 1.2 million active and retired members, according to their website.
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Life on the farm - A barn stands silently on a rural farm in the fall.
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