Fourth of July—Jay, New York 1956

"Fourth of July—Jay, New York" (1956) is a photo by Robert Frank, a renowned American photographer known for his candid and often critical portrayal of American society. The photograph captures a moment at a Fourth of July celebration, where a man in a sailor's uniform holds an American flag, seemingly with pride. A young girl, holding a balloon and a shovel, stands in the foreground, adding a sense of innocent contrast to the patriotic display. This snapshot is characteristic of Frank’s “The Americans” series, which offered a nuanced and sometimes challenging perspective on American life in the 1950s.