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“The flag was still there.” Long before it flew at ballgames and front porches across America, the flag flying over Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine became a symbol of survival during the War of 1812. After enduring hours of British bombardment, the fort’s enormous flag remained standing at sunrise, inspiring “The Star-Spangled Banner.” This Flag Day, we honor the history, sacrifice, and stories behind the stars and stripes. 🇺🇸 Photo of the Great Garrison Flag by NPS
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Start spreadin' the news... 🏆 🏀 Congratulations, New York!
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As summer nears, Grand Teton National Park bursts into color. It's a good reminder to pause, breathe deep, and take in the beauty all around us. Photo by John Tobiason / NPS
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🇺🇸 Soaring ⚽️
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One nation. One team. Good luck, Team USA! 🇺🇸⚽️
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Red, white, and blue from the sky on down. From America's wildland firefighters, good luck, Team USA! ⚽
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From mountain peaks to desert landscapes, Team USA has fans across America's public lands. Goud luck, Team USA! ⚽🎉
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Update: the aura is being applied. 🇺🇸
We’re auramaxxing Washington, D.C. ahead of America’s 250th birthday. @SecretaryBurgum recently ordered the massive Arts of War and Arts of Peace equestrian statues for regilding for the first time since 1971. The restoration is part of @POTUS’s effort to make the Nation’s Capital safe and beautiful. 🇺🇸
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The Reflecting Pool is back. New trails are opening across America. And hundreds of millions of dollars are headed to our treasured parks and outdoor spaces nationwide. All in time for America's 250th birthday. 🇺🇸
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Made the Reflecting Pool Great Again 🇺🇸
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Two juvenile mountain bluebirds are enjoying a sunny afternoon at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. ☀️ These powder-blue birds add delightful songs and exquisite beauty to the landscapes of the continent's western half. Photo by NPS
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Yesterday, 17 U.S. Park Police recruits graduated from basic law enforcement training. The new officers will continue specialized training before beginning careers protecting national parks and supporting public safety in the Nation's Capital and beyond. Congratulations to all!
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Brought to you courtesy of the Red, White and a lot of Blue 🇺🇸🦅
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These turtles weren't just numbers. They were native wildlife, stolen from American landscapes and packed away in brutal conditions. A federal judge sentenced Wei Qiang Lin to 2 years in prison for smuggling hundreds of turtles to Hong Kong in packages falsely labeled as toys. For many North American turtles, replacing a single adult taken from the wild can take decades. That's why wildlife trafficking is such a serious threat. Thanks to the outstanding work of @USFWS Office of Law Enforcement and our federal partners, this trafficker was caught and held accountable. If you traffic America's wildlife, our officers will find you, build the case, and bring you to justice.
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You could say they nailed it. (And also sanded it, painted it, and rebuilt it.) @NatlParkService staff from across the country are working hard to make DC safe and beautiful, installing and repairing more than 1,000 benches this year. Their work may happen behind the scenes, but the results are on display every day in the shared spaces that help to tell our nation’s story. 🇺🇸
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Visitation at Yosemite was up 11% in May, while wait times are down compared to previous years thanks to innovative visitor management under the Trump administration. At @YosemiteNPS, we're ensuring the park experience is smoother, more accessible and more enjoyable for visitors.
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