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American Political Events and Celebrations

A collection of images featuring American political events, including presidential elections, conventions, and patriotic performances, with elements like flags and iconic venues.

Event honoring the Washington National Opera in the Benjamin Franklin Room, with appearances by Secretary Condoleezza Rice and other Department officials

US Presidential election 2004

Double exposure of guitarist performing over the American Flag at Dutton Family Theater, Branson, Taney County, Missouri, USA

Republican National Convention 2004 in New York City

Reportage: President Donald Trump visits Mount Rushmore to celebrate America with fireworks at the monument. Date: July 3, 2020.

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

Meeting of Jean-Luc Melenchon and Adrien Quatennens, MP for France Insoumise, against the pension reform in Lille.Meeting de Jean-Luc Melenchon et Adrien Quatennens, depute de la France Insoumise, contre la reforme des retraites à Lille.

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

Meeting of Jean-Luc Melenchon and Adrien Quatennens, MP for France Insoumise, against the pension reform in Lille.Meeting de Jean-Luc Melenchon et Adrien Quatennens, depute de la France Insoumise, contre la reforme des retraites à Lille.

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

Event honoring the Washington National Opera in the Benjamin Franklin Room, with appearances by Secretary Condoleezza Rice and other Department officials

ROBIN WILLIAMS in MAN OF THE YEAR (2006), directed by BARRY LEVINSON. Copyright: Editorial use only. No merchandising or book covers. This is a publicly distributed handout. Access rights only, no license of copyright provided. Only to be reproduced in conjunction with promotion of this film.

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

The Obamas dance at an inaugural ball in Washington.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops performing in front of historic Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 3, 2010

Republican National Convention 2008

Randall Terry

A rider on horseback speeds through the crowd attempting to strike a target with a lance. The event called ensortilla is part of the Festival of Sant Joan that is celebrated in Ciutadella, on the island of Menorca

Vintage Photograph. Magical night at the carnival: witness the mystery unfold on stage.

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

Meeting of Jean-Luc Melenchon and Adrien Quatennens, MP for France Insoumise, against the pension reform in Lille.Meeting de Jean-Luc Melenchon et Adrien Quatennens, depute de la France Insoumise, contre la reforme des retraites à Lille.

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

President Barack Obama throws darts at Manuel's Tavern in Atlanta, Ga., March 10, 2015.

John McCain second Presidential Debate

Senator John Kerry addresses audience of supporters at a southern Ohio high school gymnasium in 2004

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

Republican National Convention 2008

First Lady Jacqueline Kennedys (JBK) 1st Musical Program for Youth, 4:00PM. The Transylvania Symphony Orchestra from the Brevard Music Center in Brevard, North Carolina, performs on a bandstand in front of an audience assembled on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. The White House is visible in the background. The performance for an audience of handicapped children is first in a series of 201cMusical Programs for Youth by Youth,201d organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.

REMO WILLIAMS: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS (1985), directed by GUY HAMILTON.

Buckley Space Force Base members dance while The Air Force Academy Band plays music during the 75th Annual Air Force Ball for Buckley Space Force Base on Sept. 24, 2022. During the Air Force Ball, Buckley reflected on the Air Forces history and how it has evolved to always support the military and the Air Forces continued dedication to excellence and strategic dominance.

Event honoring the Washington National Opera in the Benjamin Franklin Room, with appearances by Secretary Condoleezza Rice and other Department officials

President Barack Obama conducts a town hall meeting at Shaker Heights High School in Cleveland, Ohio on July 23, 2009.

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

Empty stage and microphone at Kerry Campaign rally, Valley View Rec Center, Henderson, NV

This is the 1996 Republican National Convention that took place at the San Diego Convention Center. Senator Bob Dole and Jack Kemp were seeking the nomination. The view is overlooking the convention. There is a large crowd of people at the event.

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

The first presidential debate at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi on September 26, 2008

MICHAEL DOUGLAS and CLARK JOHNSON in THE SENTINEL (2006), directed by CLARK JOHNSON.

First Lady Jacqueline Kennedys (JBK) 1st Musical Program for Youth, 4:00PM. The Transylvania Symphony Orchestra from the Brevard Music Center in Brevard, North Carolina, performs on a bandstand in front of an audience assembled on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. The White House is visible in the background. The performance for an audience of handicapped children is first in a series of 201cMusical Programs for Youth by Youth,201d organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.

Campaign rally in Ohio attended by Vice Presidential candidate Dick Cheney, 2004

August 25, 2020, Springfield, Illinois, USA: The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum documents the life of the 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, and the course of the American Civil War

The 50 year anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission with NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin is celebrated in a 17-minute show, Apollo 50: Go for the Moon”, by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, which combined full-motion projection-mapping artwork on the Washington Monument and archival footage to recreate the launch of Apollo 11 and tell the story of the first moon landing, Friday, July 19, 2019 in Washington.

OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT (2018), directed by MACK WILLIAMS and STEVE CONNER. Temporada 3.

First Lady Jacqueline Kennedys (JBK) Musical Program for Youth, 2:35PM. President John F. Kennedy (center, in background) delivers remarks during the third in First Lady Jacqueline Kennedys series of Musical Programs for Youth by Youth. Conductor of the Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra (GBYSO), Dr. Marvin Rabin (center right, back to camera), stands onstage with the orchestra; members of the Breckenridge Boys Choir stand in formation left of the stage. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.

Multi-cultural children address the crowd at the 2000 Democratic Convention at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA

OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT (2018), directed by MACK WILLIAMS and STEVE CONNER. Temporada 3.

We Made History Employee Event

KIRSTEN DUNST, WAGNER MOURA and CAILEE SPAENY in CIVIL WAR, directed by ALEX GARLAND.

Man and woman watching film at movie theatre frightened

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

BOBBY (2006), directed by EMILIO ESTEVEZ. Copyright: Editorial use only. No merchandising or book covers. This is a publicly distributed handout. Access rights only, no license of copyright provided. Only to be reproduced in conjunction with promotion of this film.

230329-N-PG545-1209, Prescott, Arizona (March 29, 2023) Musician 1st Class Madilyn Crossland, from Fremont, California, dances with audience member during a U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters concert at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center. The Sea Chanters performed 19 concerts over 22 days, covering 2800 ground miles throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona during their 2023 national tour. National tours allow the band to connect with communities in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navys premier musical ensembles on a regular basis, and to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the military.

2000 Democratic National Convention, Los Angeles, California

Dancers perform during Unity Day at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, August 5, 2022. Unity Day celebration included a variety of food, educational booths, and performances to honor diversity.

The first presidential debate at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi on September 26, 2008

Army veteran and comedian performs at McCoys Community Center Nov. 7, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Fuller reflected on his life to include his Army career, home life, and more -- all while make everyone laugh.

Meeting of Jean-Luc Melenchon and Adrien Quatennens, MP for France Insoumise, against the pension reform in Lille.Meeting de Jean-Luc Melenchon et Adrien Quatennens, depute de la France Insoumise, contre la reforme des retraites à Lille.

Pharrell gestures to the crowd after performing "Freedom" at the "National Symphony Orchestra Pops, Apollo 11: A 50th Anniversary, One Small Step, One Giant Leap" a program including musical acts, speakers, and images and video related to space, on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. NASA and the country are recognizing the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, in which astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin crewed the first mission to land astronauts on the Moon.

011027-F-0966E-010. Complete Scene Caption: Barbara Fairchild and her husband Roy Morris perform at Liberty State Park, New Jersey during the "Support Our Troops" rally for national "Make a Difference Day." Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Ladies Auxiliary, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs sponsored the rally. The event hosted numerous entertainment acts for the 15,000 attending the three-hour rally. "Americas armed forces are gearing up for a long and arduous war on an invisible, but terrifying enemy," said VFW Commander-in-CHIEF Jim N. Goldsmith. "We are asking a lot from our men and women in the military, which is why it is imperative that we show them our support. The rally also will demonstrate to the world that the actions of September 11 and the recent anthrax exposures have not diminished our resolve, but have actually served to strengthened our unity as a nation." Base: Liberty State Park State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United

The Fort Sam Houston Audio/Visual Television Production crew checks lighting and audio before a taping session in the Health Science Visual Information Studio.From left to right: Doug Meyer, electronic Art and Auggie Kowalik, Videographer. Base: Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

KERRY WASHINGTON and JAMIE FOXX in RAY (2004), directed by TAYLOR HACKFORD.

President Barack Obama watches a video of Bob Marley during a visit to the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, Jamaica, April 8, 2015.

Events marking the designation of Graceland Mansion, home of Elvis Presley, Memphis, Tennessee, as a National Historic Landmark

Adam Savage, maker and host of Savage Builds, left, speaks with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine during NASA’s Giant Leaps: Past and Future," a live television program on Friday, July 19, 2019 on the National Mall in Washington. NASA and the world are recognizing the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, in which astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin crewed the first mission to land astronauts on the Moon.

ANN DOWD, TOM WOPAT, BLANCHE BAKER, JULIAN GAMBLE, EMILY WICKERSHAM, JAMES CASTANIEN and BRENDAN GRIFFIN in TAKING CHANGE (2009) -Original title: TAKING CHANCE-, directed by ROSS KATZ.

The Marine Forces Reserve Band puts on a jazzy, brass performance during the State Fair of Texas held in Dallas, Tx on Oct. 10, 2022. The band is located in New Orleans and derives a lot of their electrifying performances from the vibrant culture within the streets of Louisiana. The State Fair of Texas has promoted Texas agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment.

ROBIN WILLIAMS and CUBA GOODING JR. in WHAT DREAMS MAY COME (1998), directed by VINCENT WARD.

Confederate Flag being waved during George Wallace Presidential Campaign Rally, Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USA, Bernard Gotfryd, October 24,1968

Singer, Kellie Pickler, sings to service members during a USO show at Forward Operating Base Marez in Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 19, 2008.

LESLIE NIELSEN in SCARY MOVIE 4 (2006), directed by DAVID ZUCKER.

Segment of ESPN Radio's Mike and Mike Show, co-hosted by Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic, at the Bassmasters Classic professional fishing tournament, Greenville, South Carolina, with guest appearance by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne

Media press platform at the 1992 Democratic National Convention at Madison Square Garden

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT (2018), directed by MACK WILLIAMS and STEVE CONNER. Temporada 3.

CHI MCBRIDE in FIRST SUNDAY (2008), directed by DAVID E. TALBERT.

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

California, Pasadena. 2009 Tournament of Roses, Rose Parade. LAUSD All District High School Honor Band.

ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (1976), directed by JOHN CARPENTER.

The Spizzwinks, an a cappella singing group of male students from Yale University, perform at the State Luncheon in honor of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on October 18, 2016.

SELMA (2014), directed by AVA DUVERNAY.

Army veteran and comedian Jody Fuller performs at McCoys Community Center Nov. 7, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Fuller reflected on his life to include his Army career, home life, and more -- all while make everyone laugh.

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

Nov. 26, 2013 "After watching a motion capture demonstration at the DreamWorks Animation studio in California, the President tried out the camera himself."

Dancers and acrobats at the Arirang Festival, the North Korean Grand Mass Gymnastics and Artistic Performance, Pyongyang, North Korea, Asia

Percussionist performs with the NEXT GENERATION ORCHESTRA at THE MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL

KILL THE MESSENGER (2014), directed by MICHAEL CUESTA.

This photo of the scoreboard gives a birds-eye view of the 77th Army Band, the Pride of Fort Sill, performing all the services songs with the Sooner Band during the halftime show at OU vs Baylor Nov. 5 in honor of Military Appreciation Day.

SACHA BARON COHEN in BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM (2020), directed by JASON WOLINER.

POLÍTICAMENTE INCORRECTOS (2024), directed by ARANTXA ECHEVARRIA.

Visit of Secretary Gale Norton to Oregon, part of the 2004 Take Pride in America Western Tour highlighting volunteer efforts on public lands, including a stop in Redmond for exhibit viewing, discussions, and a speech at the International Convention of the Family Motor Coach Association

Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former 2x astronaut, Hardy Middle School Prinipal Patricia Pride, and Tom Buckmaster, President, Honeywell Hometown Solutions introduce "FMA Live!" at Hardy Middle School in Washington on Monday, Sept. 16th, 2013. "FMA Live!" is a program sponsored by NASA and Honeywell that teaches Newton's three laws of motion mixed with dance and music. The program travels across the country and has reached nearly 300,000 students.

A Fan Screams Into The Megaphone During La Serie Caribe In Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

In September 2019, British pro-Brexit politician, Jacob Rees-Mogg became subject of criticism after a picture of him reclining on the bench of House of Commons, during a debate about the Brexit was published in the media. Jacob Rees-Mogg (born 24 May 1969) is Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council since 2019. From a Pro-Remain poster at a rally

National Football League season kick-off events around Washington, D.C., including festivities on the National Mall involving Secretary Gale Norton, other Department of Interior officials and political dignitaries, pro football stars past and present, and music celebrities

US President Donald Trump boxing versus North Korean President Kim Jong-un, political caricature, motto caravan during Carnival Monday procession 2018, Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

The Laughs and Masks comedians and audience pose for a picture after a comedy show at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 11, 2022. The comedians came to Aviano to perform and boost morale for service members.

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