This weekend I saw a bunch of rando’s popping up on my timeline. Everybody posting mundane to excellent photographs along with the hashtag #AmericanGreatness. Upon a push and a click, I saw Stephen Colbert sent out a request for pictures documenting where Americans are spending their fourth of July weekend.
Carl Sandburg House, Flat Rock, NC- Traveling this 4th wknd? Share your brush with #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/IDqkrShlOO
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) July 1, 2017
Thousands of people responded with pictures of where they were at that moment (or previously, who knows with social media) and Stephen(‘s intern) has been retweeting replys all day. I suppose it’s a subtle nods to President Trump’s slogan “Make America Great Again” because this collage of photos speaks a thousand words about why America has been great all along. You just gotta look up from the twitter machine to appreciate it.
But do stay on your phone for the 50 best places people spent their 4th weekend goin Two Buttons Deep with the people who matter.
- Aerial view of the fireworks in Honolulu, HI
https://twitter.com/andystenz/status/881540115855663106
2. Hang Gliding in Sylmar, CA
https://twitter.com/HelenTroyMusic/status/881685956624961536
3. Philadelphia. “Where it all began”
https://twitter.com/mollieliora/status/881686084786286594
4. Country livin’ in Snohomish Valley, WA
@StephenAtHome #AmericanGreatness Snohomish Valley, Washington State and the Cascade Mountains pic.twitter.com/rborQ8PPNI
— ??Susie Kae?? (@SusieK_79) July 3, 2017
5. A lone star painted above Dallas, TX
https://twitter.com/hannahwanebo/status/881686725138972672
6. Three rows from the American icon, Bruce Springsteen in DC
3rd row for Mr. America himself, Bruce Springsteen, in Washington, DC pic.twitter.com/4bhf6Z47BE
— Joe Emery (@Bad__Scooter) July 2, 2017
7. Is that the train tracks from Harry Potter? In Fayetteville, WV
New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville, WV #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/EEfrk2CZi2
— Tim Naylor (@wvtimnaylor) July 2, 2017
8. A charity 5K to benefit ALS research in Buffalo, NY
Staying local with a community 5k to benefit ALS research. #AmericanGreatness @run4buffalo @HogwartsRunners @CharityMiles #somuchgood pic.twitter.com/MTFImsurIh
— SeeLindaRun (@linflin963) July 2, 2017
9. Picture (perfect) Lake, Mt Baker, WA
@StephenAtHome Picture Lake, Mt Baker, Washington State #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/mkxftY6raf
— Beardly B (@BrandonDieleman) July 2, 2017
10. Casually flying above the Hoover Dam, AZ
A view of the Hoover Dam from a helicopter! @StephenAtHome #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/A7oOnYWxsh
— Duke Silver (@Duke5ilver) July 2, 2017
11. Kids with probably no idea why their picture is being taken in Keystone, SD
Hanging out with some of the presidents #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/BZ9osdfjbg
— Nicci. Just Nicci. (@Running_short) July 2, 2017
12. Seemingly dangerous Angel’s Landing bridge in Zion National Park, UT
@StephenAtHome Coming down the Angel's Landing bridge in @ZionNPS. Original trail built in 1926! #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/Lb6PqkySMj
— Roxana Daneshjou, MD/PhD (@RoxanaDaneshjou) July 2, 2017
13. AuSable Lighthouse @ Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. MI
https://twitter.com/jowerscam/status/881629618578628608
14. 70’s living in Musella, GA
Locally grown peaches in Musella, GA #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/cVYwumk6A8
— whore vidal (@LeKateDangereux) July 2, 2017
15. Smith Rock in Deschutes County, OR
From the top of Smith Rock in Deschutes County, Oregon. #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/yV6qDVWOUa
— ol’ benny boy (@benjamin_skaggs) July 2, 2017
16. Mount Cheaha, the tallest point in Alabama.
The view from Mount Cheaha, the highest point in Alabama #AmericanGreatness @StephenAtHome pic.twitter.com/EUOxbBAmJ2
— samantha (@samantha_macke_) July 2, 2017
17. Traffic en route to San Francisco, CA
@StephenAtHome summer road trip with the kids. #americangreatness pic.twitter.com/UAHQkrUHOW
— korijane (@korijane) July 2, 2017
18. Pictures of people taking pictures at Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, AZ
@StephenAtHome Taking pictures at Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Arizona. #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/Q1edpsngc5
— Rocky Mountain Mike (@RockyMntnMike) July 2, 2017
19. The otherworldly Kalalau Valley on Kaua’i, HI
@StephenAtHome The otherworldly Kalalau Valley on Kaua'i, HI. #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/He28k7se8t
— jolly holiday jeff (@jeffsoubirous) July 2, 2017
20. The Queen City Buffalo, NY
this view of buffalo, new york #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/w7zINUMUfB
— erika ?? (@eri__jones) July 2, 2017
21. Paul Revere Mall and Old North Church – Boston, MA
@StephenAtHome Paul Revere Mall and Old North Church – Boston, MA #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/TBuV2W1n4T
— Danny V (@DanVacek) July 2, 2017
22. Clearing Summer Storm in Blue Ridge, GA
Clearing Summer Storm, Blue Ridge, GA @StephenAtHome #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/6fQlSmeT39
— Steve Procko (@steveprocko) July 2, 2017
23. I Have A Dream in Washington, DC
@StephenAtHome on a tour of our great Capital. #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/ew3xT0jJ5r
— Jude Schramm (@judeschramm) July 2, 2017
24. Peanuts and cracker jacks San Francisco, CA
@StephenAtHome AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, on a sunny day. #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/FxbXI5eJjc
— Celina Gore (@CelinaGore) July 2, 2017
25. Hoh River Rain Forest. Olympic National Forest, WA
Thank You @StephenAtHome for RT.
Encore • Hoh River Rain Forest. Olympic National Forest, WA #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/ibnCWlhcPk— Craig Merriman (@craig_merriman) July 2, 2017
26. Space shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center, FL
Space shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center. #AmericanGreatness @StephenAtHome pic.twitter.com/8evblnPAvc
— Jacob Gibb (@_jgibbster) July 2, 2017
27. A real life meteor crater in AZ
The amazing Meteor Crater in Arizona. @StephenAtHome #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/VipS6mvFWv
— Robert Hall (@nightshinephoto) July 2, 2017
28. A glimpse of the Adirondacks, NY
Adirondacks #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/A4rdiJ4mnA
— Lord (@LordForceOne) July 2, 2017
29. Katmai National Park and Preserve, AK
@StephenAtHome With family at Katmai National Park and Preserve, AK. This is what makes #AmericanGreatness #ProtectOurParks pic.twitter.com/MaiPRYFPLn
— Rhett Butler (@rhettbutler87) July 2, 2017
30. Sunset over Lake Michigan, one of the world’s largest sources of clean, fresh water, MI
Sunset over Lake Michigan, one of the world's largest sources of clean, fresh water. #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/slSg31d6Iy
— Chris Willis (@media1der) July 2, 2017
31. A killer instagram from the White Mountains, NH
@StephenAtHome The White Mountains in New Hampshire – gorgeous! #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/rPSFe4ZgQs
— Carolina Vila (@MsVila) July 2, 2017
32. Sunrays doin’ their thing over Lake Altus, OK
@StephenAtHome Kids getting one last swim in after sunset in Lake Altus, Oklahoma #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/iIewOQfMZr
— Tra (@momsterTra) July 2, 2017
33. Where little leaguers come to shine. Double Day Field in Cooperstown, NY
https://twitter.com/JezzaMaxwell/status/881619603398377473
34. Wavy artwork coming from Detroit, MI
@StephenAtHome Dequindre cut in Detroit, MI #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/WsRkghWXz8
— Thomas Demeter (@Cyadd) July 2, 2017
35. Don’t get close to Snoqualmie Falls, WA
Snoqualmie Falls, WA State @StephenAtHome #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/ffY8ECijge
— Maggie Savarino (@maggiesavarino) July 2, 2017
36. Some kid maybe electributing himself in Bodega Bay, CA
@StephenAtHome My son taking in the view in Bodega Bay, CA. #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/q81uA274Hs
— Katherine (@KatherineME83) July 2, 2017
37. Probably part of the Sound of Music? in Big Yellow Mountain, NC
Morning on Big Yellow Mountain, North Carolina. @StephenatHome #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/i0EPMeV1uP
— John D. Burns (@johnburnsnc) July 2, 2017
40. Possibly the world’s longest staircase in Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs from the top of the Manitou Incline. #AmericanGreatness @StephenAtHome pic.twitter.com/xX6P0Gldtd
— Daniel Mohrmann (@DanMohrmann) July 2, 2017
41. Injure yourself by running on the White Sands National Park in New Mexico
@StephenAtHome White Sands National Park in New Mexico! Some #AmericanGreatness right here pic.twitter.com/OUIuZn47NH
— Justine Hope (@justinee_hope) July 2, 2017
42. Paying respects to the great Muhammad Ali in Louisville, KY
Muhammad Ali's gravesite Louisville, KY #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/BLkoCDUyEF
— Emily (@makanimesa) July 2, 2017
43. HIDING FROM THE SCARY in Boothe, NC
@StephenAtHome Boone, NC–Both freedom and fireworks can get a little noisy. #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/l0fRHYlPPX
— devery ward (@dmward44) July 2, 2017
44. A killer instagram for this doe, WA
@StephenAtHome Northwest Washington state – wish I could remember exactly where! #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/oCQVOXXF4U
— Meg Gullotto (@artfulmegalodon) July 2, 2017
45. Aerial view of a town waiting to ski in Telluride, CO
@StephenAtHome Above Telluride, CO on the Jud Weibe Trail #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/65Y5jjpMTf
— Matthew Kane (@matthew_kane) July 2, 2017
46. 10/10 blue steel from this dog in Rock Island, TN
@StephenAtHome Spending@time with the family in Rock Island, TN #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/qorFG9N967
— Trenena Stanley (@TrenenaStanley) July 2, 2017
47. Maxin’ and relaxin’ in Grand Teton, WY
Jackson Lake with Grand Teton in view. @GrandTetonNPS #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/eEYE5Q64Ku
— Joel (@joelberg) July 2, 2017
48. Boats straight chillin’ in Buffalo, NY
#AmericanGreatness from the shores of Lake Erie in Buffalo NY pic.twitter.com/zQDtem0CCr
— gamraes (@gamraes) July 2, 2017
49. A dog beach, aka the best beach in America at Chicago, IL
An entire Chicago beach full of dogs, all summer. #AmericanGreatness pic.twitter.com/8CPQkTlVi2
— Andy Dost (@AndyDost) July 2, 2017
50. Kick your shoes off in Whittier, AK
At Portage Glacier/Lake near Whittier, Alaska pic.twitter.com/ThqFtpLApc
— Amanda (@VegFashionista) July 1, 2017
America is already great, ok?
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