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> Mark Twain suggested that the time had come to redesign the American flag with “the white stripes painted black and the stars replaced by skull and crossbones.”

https://libcom.org/article/us-conquest-philippines-1898-1902

#MarkTwain on #USAFlag #ConquestOfThePhillipines
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The US conquest of the Philippines, 1898-1902

An account of the American takeover of the Philippines, beginning with the US defeating Spain, and ending with it brutally suppressing Filipino resistance, written by Stephen Kinzer.

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Memorial Day House Flag – Honor & Pride 🎖️

🪖 A meaningful tribute to those who served
🏠 Perfect for front porches, gardens, or patios
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🎗️ Let your home fly with honor.
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#MemorialDay #HonorOurHeroes #AmericanFlagPride #VeteranTribute #HomeDecor #USAFlag

Old Glory
Jefferson City, Missouri, USA

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Let's Celebrate! - I made this image yesterday from a fireworks photo I took on the 4th of July, on which I over-imposed the American flag for a more patriotic look and feel. It is available as art print in my FAA gallery.

https://travelwaysart.com/featured/lets-celebrate-tatiana-travelways.html

#celebration #usaflag #american #fireworks #travelphotography #artprintsforsale #giftideas

Let's Celebrate by Tatiana Travelways

Let's Celebrate by Tatiana Travelways

Tatiana Travelways

The day when I'm s'posed ta' celebrate the USA is windin' down, so let's do a more mellow song that reminds me of the ties that bind us ta' each other.

Remember, we need each other. Ain't none of us s'posed ta' do it on our own. Love ya, poozers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-KoReUJyeY

#4thofjuly #july4th #happy4thofjuly #independenceday #godblessamerica #patriotic #independence #happyindependenceday #unitedstatesofamerica #happy4th #usaflag #landofthefree #happybirthdayamerica #usflag

Star Fucking Hipsters-Two Cups of Tea

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I'm still s'posed ta' be mindlessly praisin' the US, but I think they're goin' ta' sleep on the East Coast by now, so maybe I can slip in another song about Emma Goldman!

My but she wuz incredible!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5x9UXhO8fQ

#4thofjuly #july4th #happy4thofjuly #independenceday #godblessamerica #patriotic #independence #happyindependenceday #unitedstatesofamerica #happy4th #usaflag #landofthefree #happybirthdayamerica #usflag

Emma Goldman

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Today I'm s'posed ta' celebrate the US, but ya' know what poozers? I think the US is like a redwood seed cone.

Gotta burn it down before it can grow healthy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuNLJuSUDqo

#4thofjuly #july4th #happy4thofjuly #independenceday #godblessamerica #patriotic #independence #happyindependenceday #unitedstatesofamerica #happy4th #usaflag #landofthefree #happybirthdayamerica #usflag

FEVER 333 - BURN IT [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

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Today I'm s'posed ta' mindlessly sing the USA's praises, an' there ain't nothin' more American than hatin' yer landlord!

Even Adam Smith, father a' capitalism, hated landlords!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7dCATq6veA

#4thofjuly #july4th #happy4thofjuly #independenceday #godblessamerica #patriotic #independence #happyindependenceday #unitedstatesofamerica #happy4th #usaflag #landofthefree #happybirthdayamerica #usflag

Dead Kennedys - Let's Lynch the Landlord (Music Video)

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I'm s'posed ta' celebrate the US today, so let's celebrate the SCOTUS provin' the point a' this song from indigenous punk band Corporate Avenger.

We can't fix the country from inside the system. Votin' only buys us time an' saves some lives in the short-term.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RztcC41CLrc

#4thofjuly #july4th #happy4thofjuly #independenceday #godblessamerica #patriotic #independence #happyindependenceday #unitedstatesofamerica #happy4th #usaflag #landofthefree #happybirthdayamerica #usflag

Voting Doesn't Work

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Today I'm s'posed ta' celebrate the US, so let's celebrate all the brave workers 'n poozers who've been tryin' ta' take it down!

An' it ain't nothin' new! It's been goin' on since this nation started! This song only goes back ta' the 80s, though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlgNfYca6mU

#4thofjuly #july4th #happy4thofjuly #independenceday #godblessamerica #patriotic #independence #happyindependenceday #unitedstatesofamerica #happy4th #usaflag #landofthefree #happybirthdayamerica #usflag

Class War

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