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One Country. Countless Summer Traditions.

Recent VisualGPS research from Getty Images shows that Americans across generations want to be seen as individuals, shaped by family, culture, and community. Summer isn't defined by one tradition, but by countless local rituals, each telling a story about the people who gather, the places they return to year-after-year, and the moments that quietly shape America's cultural identity.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary and another summer unfolds, we're celebrating what brings us together without asking us to be the same. From coastlines to campgrounds, front porches to city parks, county fairs to neighborhood cookouts, every community adds something uniquely its own.

Getty Images’ vast creative library hosts millions of high-quality images and videos that represent the spaces, places, and faces of everyday life—all driven by real-world insights and expertise from our expert Creative team and thousands of content creators.

Discover more with Picture This Nation: America’s 250th, a curated storytelling resource hub by Getty Images’ content experts ➡️ https://t.co/vzcrZ6jT6R

Stay tuned for more content and inspiration throughout 2026 | #GettyImages #PictureThisNation #Creative #VisualGPS | @GettyCreativity

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“Be yourself” is now the dominant mindset for Japanese teens. That’s a challenge for brands built on mass appeal. See how the landscape is changing ➡️ https://t.co/p9biKrhaLJ

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Grill, chill, and dad-mode: activated ✅
Happy #FathersDay!

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Celebrate Juneteenth with the Black History Curation from @GettyImages, created to showcase both historical and contemporary visuals of the African/Black Diaspora. Available for editorial and commercial licensing: https://t.co/htrdksRtV9

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Older generations in Germany remain significantly underrepresented—and often narrowly portrayed—in visual storytelling. For brands, this is more than a representation gap; it’s a missed commercial opportunity. https://t.co/0NPZp5eyPe

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In one of the world’s fastest-moving business hubs, Getty Images creators explore how Dubai’s DIFC challenges outdated corporate imagery—and why that gap matters for brand impact and engagement 👉 https://t.co/OBqp4w1g07

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Teen identity in Japan is evolving. From TikTok trends to hyper‑personal style, today’s students are defining individuality on their own terms. See how Japan’s next generation is embracing the shift. https://t.co/EVApx5NyAW

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation before media and Number 10 staff at Downing Street in London.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance looks on as Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds hands with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani before a meeting between the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.
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Benedict Cumberbatch attends the "How To Live On Earth" World Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London, England.

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Selma Blair and Reese Witherspoon attend as Prime Video Celebrates "Elle World" at Hall Des Lumieres in New York City.

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Shay Shariatzadeh and John Cena attend the premiere of Netflix's "Little Brother" at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

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Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa and Eve Ridley attend the "Supergirl" UK Sneak Peak Event at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England.

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Timothée Chalamet joins the crowd in cheering from the top of a float during the Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals in New York City.

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Tony Dalton, Laura Donnelly, Colin Farrell, Jin Ha and Raymond Lee attend the Premiere of Apple TV's "Sugar" Season 2 at Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, California. More #GettyVideo 🎥 Frazer Harrison 👉 https://t.co/79gp4pvJgk

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Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive at day two of Royal Ascot 2026 at Ascot Racecourse.

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Lionel Messi of Argentina finds the back of the net against Austria and becomes the all-time leading scorer in Men's FIFA World Cup history with 17 goals.
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Lionel Messi of Argentina misses a penalty kick wide and the game against Austria remains surprisingly scoreless at the FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas.
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Getty Images has partnered with @OpenAI to bring licensed content into ChatGPT to support search and discovery. This work helps improve the accuracy, transparency and reliability of visual results in AI-powered experiences.

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