Suggested Searches

1 min read

Patriotic Places from Orbit

NASA Earth Observatory

Jul 03, 2018
Article
Earth Observatory Topics:
Earth Observatory Collections:

On July 4, United States citizens celebrate the nation’s independence. EO does the same by visiting five places with historical significance.

For more details about these images, read the full stories here:
Star-Spangled City
Washington, D.C.
Colonial National Historical Park
The Birthplace of the United States
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Share

Details

Last Updated
Nov 25, 2025

Related Terms

You might also be interested in
Vega Island Frozen in Fright
4 min read

The sight of an icy skull-like visage on the Antarctic island could make one’s blood run cold.

Article
Arnab Strikes India
3 min read

The first named storm of the North Indian Ocean’s cyclone season made landfall along the coast of Andhra Pradesh.

Article
The Land of the Standing-Up Rocks
3 min read

A national monument since the 1920s, Chiricahua is America's newest national park.

Article
Keep Exploring

Discover More From NASA Earth Science

Subscribe to Earth Observatory Newsletters

Subscribe to the Earth Observatory and get the Earth in your inbox.

Earth Observatory Image of the Day

NASA's Earth Observatory brings you the Earth, every day, with in-depth stories and stunning imagery.

Explore Earth Science

Earth Science at Work

NASA Earth Science helps Americans respond to challenges and societal needs — such as wildland fires, hurricanes, and water supplies…