While on vacation for the Fourth of July, late-night host Stephen Colbert invited his followers to share their "brush with #AmericanGreatness."
"American greatness" was never defined, but Colbert shared his visit to the home of renowned poet and writer Carl Sandburg in North Carolina to kick things off.
Carl Sandburg House, Flat Rock, NC- Traveling this 4th wknd? Share your brush with #AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/IDqkrShlOO
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) July 1, 2017
From sea to shining sea, thousands of fans replied to Colbert, sharing their holiday plans and examples of American greatness.
Users shared all kinds of landmarks, food, photos of their loved ones, natural wonders, and more worth celebrating on America's birthday. Here are 19 tweets from the awe-inspiring list.
1. Whether you're in a big, bustling city....
#AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/GiZX4rvoDM
— Naimah Mohammed (@NaimahBM) July 3, 2017
2. ...or a small, quiet town...
. @StephenAtHome #AmericanGreatness sunset on Lake of the Ozarks http://pic.twitter.com/eH0KTLU7d7
— lissa.behm.morawitz (@BehmMorawitz) July 3, 2017
3. ...you are never far from American greatness.
The birthplace of Booker T. Washington #AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/sd3MHJBNpC
— Chris V. Brown (@chrisbrownATX) July 3, 2017
4. There were crystal clear waters...
@StephenAtHome #AmericanGreatness sunset from the North Ferry, Shelter Island, NY http://pic.twitter.com/TVn5eUSIQ6
— nathan churchill (@Mr_N_Churchill) July 3, 2017
5. ...and breathtaking views.
@StephenAtHome Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, upper peninsula of Michigan #AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/VtEYcqjRb6
— Erin Cowan (@ErinACowan) July 3, 2017
6. Some celebrated with their patriotic kiddos.
@StephenAtHome Headed to cousin's pool party. #AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/qHQb3hfMLL
— Jimmy Hoffa (@JimmyHoffa40) July 3, 2017
7. Some shared greatness with the next generation, charged to build and protect it.
@StephenAtHome Manzanita, Oregon Coast #AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/mFWBWUHlco
— Ryan Harvey (@ryharv) July 3, 2017
8. Lots of people took in America's rich history and culture museums...
Soaking up some history at the largest Native American museum in the world. @pequotmuseum #ct @stephenathome #AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/xwgVRwFXO2
— Michael Hamad (@MikeHamad) July 3, 2017
9. ...and stunning historical markers.
We took these kids - all first-generation Americans - to Yorktown to learn about our fight for independence. #AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/dwp2BNOhp1
— Shannon (@noonetoldme) July 3, 2017
10. These are the places where dreams take shape...
@StephenAtHome My 5 children experiencing Dr. King's pulpit at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Georgia. #AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/AF3NmbPzVc
— Gabriel Martin (@PreacherManGabe) July 3, 2017
11. ...and take flight.
Shooting for the stars at NASA. #AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/oQ7f4mnGU8
— Fred (@FredSchwark) July 3, 2017
12. To say nothing of this giant ice cream cone, which is great in its own kind of way.
(And perfect for ice cream month!)
#AmericanGreatness
— Courtney Luhv (@CourtneyLuhv) July 3, 2017
Giant #iceCreamCone food vendor at #NCFleaMarket #RaleighNC#andBeautifulCarolinaBlueSkies@StephenAtHome http://pic.twitter.com/hH5q4eFyvR
13. Others preferred to get outdoors to take in some of nature's bounty.
Dab to the beautiful Hurricane Ridge, in the very scenic @OlympicNational Park. #AmericanGreatness @PavaniChiv @StephenAtHome http://pic.twitter.com/QrDWqyM6IG
— Chandra Chivukula (@chandrachiv) July 3, 2017
14. And celebrate the wide open spaces that make this country so beautiful.
Checking out the Grand Canyon with my mom and the rest of my family. #AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/9ZLXrgUCjo
— Owais (@awwazs) July 3, 2017
15. Not everyone has the weekend off, but like these hardworking folks, greatness doesn't take a vacation.
@StephenAtHome science is real in Iowa City. #AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/CeQ1xnmblt
— Katie Harmoney (@katie_harmoney) July 3, 2017
16. But it wouldn't be America's birthday without barbecue...
In Royal Oak for the Michigan Rib Fest #AmericanGreatness @StephenAtHome http://pic.twitter.com/IO4zR3eaoQ
— kristina (@KLAW4now) July 3, 2017
17. ...sweet, sweet, barbecue.
Killen's BBQ in Pearland, TX. #AmericanGreatness @killensbbq http://pic.twitter.com/IjgNRwYUhg
— Mitch Homie Quan (@mitchelltastic) July 2, 2017
18. Or fireworks. Can't forget fireworks.
@StephenAtHome Lawton, Ok...Hope and Ahhh! @kacy_popham #AmericanGreatness http://pic.twitter.com/RkYNye2hOq
— Karie Carpenter (@kcjhawk71) July 3, 2017
19. But ultimately, American greatness is in each and every one of us.
Those who work hard, compromise, believe in better, and support people who need it. That's a promise we can all live up to. We must.
"that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." @StephenAtHome #AmericanGreatness #Lincoln http://pic.twitter.com/ZX4jVqi5CB
— Julie Phillips Brown (@jphillipsbrown) July 2, 2017
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