Free to Use and Reuse: Flags & Symbols
In recognition of American Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, this selection of rights-free images showcases a variety of national symbols and flags from ancient times to the present day. Representing the rich cultures and diverse landscapes of the United States, all images are from the Prints & Photographs Division unless otherwise noted.
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African-American Heritage Rodeo of Champions, Denver, Colorado. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2016. -
"Old Abe, the live war eagle of Wisconsin, from the Centennial." Photo,1876. -
"For president, Abram Lincoln." Campaign banner,1860. -
Dome of the United States Capitol, Washington, DC. Photo by Carol Highsmith, around 2000. -
Bison crossing sign, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2016. -
Ancient cliff dwellers in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2018. -
Civil War earrings decorated with Union banner, shield and American flag.1860s. -
"Mrs. Yoshiye Abe, an American of Japanese ancestry, helps to make American flags in a Denver factory." Photo from Office of War Information,1942-1945. -
"Votes for Women: Suffrage Rallying Song." Sheet music, with words by Edw. M. Zimmerman and music by Marie Zimmerman, 1915. (Music Division) -
Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2013. -
Design for the mosaic of Minerva (the Roman goddess who symbolizes learning and knowledge) at the Library of Congress. Study drawing by Elihu Vedder, around1896. -
Baseball, America’s favorite pastime -
Sign for the Tornado Alley Lanes bowling alley in Abilene, Kansas. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2021. -
Nathan's Hot Dogs from boardwalk, New York City. Photo by Al Ravenna, 1954. -
Clarksdale Juke Joint Festival, Mississippi. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2017. -
Deaf children of St. Rita's School, Cincinnati, OH, singing the Star Spangled Banner.Photo by J.R. Schmidt,1918. -
Smokey the Bear fire hazard sign along the Appalachian Trail in Maine. Photo by Carol Highsmith, around 2000. -
A war memorial in Niles, Michigan, that features the flags of all U.S. armed services. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2020. -
"7th war loan. Now--all together." World War II poster by C.C. Beall, 1945 -
"Join, or Die." Illustration in the Pennsylvania Gazette, 1754. (Serial Division) -
Civil War envelope showing Columbia with shield and American flag and White House. By Charles Magnus, 1862. -
"Boys and girls! You can help your Uncle Sam win the war." World War I poster by James Montgomery Flagg, 1917. -
Great Seal of the United States. United States Post Office and Courthouse, Athens, Georgia. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2017. -
Washington Monument. Photo by Detroit Publishing Co.,1903. -
Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri. Photo by Balthazar Korab, 1960s. -
Space Needle, Seattle, Washington. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2018. -
Main street, Jefferson, Texas. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2014. -
Empire State Building, New York City. Photo by Irving Underhill, 1931. -
Statue of Liberty characters, Times Square, New York City. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2018 -
Souvenir store on Route 66, Seligman, Arizona. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2006. -
Clenched fist with stars and stripes. Protest poster, Gemini Enterprises, 1971. -
Loop the Loop, Coney Island Island, New York. Photo by H.C. White, 1904. -
Hat n' Boots gas station, Route 99, Seattle Washington. Photo by John Margolies, 1977. -
Hollywood sign, Los Angeles, California. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2012. -
Mardi Gras store window, Mobile, Alabama. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2010. -
"Little Red School House." Print by Dunn & Bro., 1897. -
"I pledge allegiance and silence about the war." World War II poster by Thomas Byrne, 1941-1943. -
Fort Knox flag. Photo by U.S. Office of War Information, 1942. -
Thirty-six star flag. Woodcut,1860s. -
Spaceman and American flag, Annawan, Illinois. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2019.