The World's Most Beautiful Places
A circle of American flags on the National Mall at the Washington Monument in Washington, DC. The 50 stars and 13 stripes represent the current 50 states in the Union and the original thirteen colonies prior to the founding of the United States of America. A symbol of the United States is a national symbol often identified with unity, patriotism, sacrifice, courage, liberty and freedom.
A field of American flags flying on a warm summer day in West Jordan, Utah. This was a celebration of VE-day (Victory in Europe Day during World War 2 (WWII). But it could just as easily have been from Memorial Day or Veterans Day. A common sight across the United States on those special days when we honor the sacrifice of military veterans during their service in war and peace.
Interior Rotunda (Dome) of Historic Cincinnati Union Terminal Train Station – Ohio
Union Terminal opened in 1933. It served as an intercity train station located in Queensgate neighborhood of Cincinnati. Like many buildings of that era it was designed in an Art Deco style by the architectural firm, Fellheimer & Wagner, with much of the credit for its final appearance going to Paul Philippe Cret. Today it serves as the home of the Cincinnati Museum Center, and Amtrak, which runs trains through Cincinnati three days a week. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977.