Tag Archives: Independence Day
Flags on Fifth Avenue, July 4, 2020
In the absence of a public memorial for the 18, 611 New Yorkers* who have died of Covid-19, these flags fly at half staff on Fifth Avenue. Photo taken on Independence Day, July 4, 2020. *Source: www1.nyc.gov, updated July 7, … Continue reading
Posted in Manhattan, New York
Tagged American Flag, Covid, Covid-19, Fifth Avenue, Flags, Fourth of July, half staff, Independence Day, memorial, mourning, New York City
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July 4, 2020: Patriotism, Pandemic, Protests
On the holiday celebrating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, New York City remained largely in lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic. Public celebrations were cancelled and the famous Macy’s fireworks display was held in undisclosed locations. Protests against … Continue reading
Posted in Manhattan, New York, Protest March
Tagged Black Lives Matter, Coronavirus, Flags, Fourth of July, Independence Day, Masks, Pandemic, protests
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