White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, USA

Today marks the anniversary of the event that drew America into World War II. Eighty years ago, the Japanese Empire bombed the naval base at Pearl Harbor. Years later, White Sulphur Springs, like many home towns, underwrote a Roads of Honor program: a series banners-cum-encomia that turned the town's utility poles into a veterans' parade. [2021]

Ranger, Texas, USA

Here's an icon of the American West, a horse-riding cowboy, plus one future cowboy. That little boy is now well into his 30s, and the dad is probably into his 60s. The dates of all pictures appear in brackets at the end of each caption. So, this photo was taken in 1987 and posted today, one third of a century later! [1987]

Hobbs, New Mexico, USA

What do we put on a pedestal in American culture? Trucks. They represent a working-class life that parallels another icon of American culture, the cowboy and his horse. Of course, we put cars on a pedestal, too. [2018]

Lidgerwood, North Dakota, USA

What do we put on a pedestal in American culture? The Military. So, expect to find many a public park with aircraft, including helicopters, on display. The Cobra has become iconic of the Vietnam War. For Marines who were stationed there, an installation like this must trigger a lot of memories. [2007]

Esopus, New York, USA

What do we put on a pedestal in American culture? Working watercraft. The boat here symbolizes the important role played by the Hudson River, specifically Port Ewen, in building the town. Esopus may be upriver, but it is still at sea level and reachable by boat. [2019]

Edgeley, North Dakota, USA

What do we put on a pedestal in American culture? Farming. More specifically, we have elevated the family farm to almost God-like status. Here, our gaze is forced upward, where the great god of farming, John Deere, is elevated to a position of honor upon the altar. [2021]

Millford, Ohio, USA

What do we put on a pedestal in American culture? Private enterprise. In this case, the message of capitalism is carried by a corporate van. It functions as something of a three-dimensional billboard, and its unusual position seems to be well-suited to catch your attention. [2017]