
Amidst a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) resurgence, a nationwide confrontation on race and a historic economic crisis, this July 4th is more complicated than any I’ve experienced. America is the greatest country on Earth, though times like these remind us that we can always make it even better.
So blast some Springsteen, celebrate Independence Day, and enjoy these ‘Murica-loaded images celebrating the finest men and women who wear the flag.
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