Flag

14 photos · 2020–2024

14 photographs tagged Flag, 2020–2024.

American and Minnesota state flags hang from poles above the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis.
The American and Minnesota state flags fly above the Foshay Tower in Minneapolis, a building completed in 1929 that was the city's first skyscraper.

Flags Fly Above the Foshay Tower at Dusk

New Jersey State Police and Corrections flags at a 2024 RNC checkpoint in Milwaukee.
New Jersey State Police and New Jersey Department of Corrections flags fly at a security checkpoint for the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The checkpoint is part of security operations around the convention area.

New Jersey State Police and Corrections Flags, Milwaukee RNC

American Flag with a pot leaf on it in Downtown Minneapolis
An American flag modified with a marijuana leaf emblem flies in downtown Minneapolis.

American Flag with Pot Leaf in Downtown Minneapolis

Black Lives Matter flag over a church near the burned Minneapolis police station
A Black Lives Matter flag flies atop a church in Minneapolis, near the site of the Third Precinct police station that was set ablaze during protests in May 2020. The flag's presence signifies solidarity with the movement for racial justice that gained national attention following the murder of George Floyd.

Black Lives Matter Flag Flies Over Minneapolis Church

An Antifascist Action flag is carried during a protest in downtown Minneapolis following the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict in November 2021.
An Antifascist Action flag is carried by a protester in Downtown Minneapolis following the November 2021 verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. The flag, a symbol of anti-fascist movements, was visible among demonstrators expressing their dissent. The protest took place in the urban environment of Minneapolis, a city that has seen numerous public gatherings and civic actions. The Rittenhouse verdict, which acquitted the teenager of charges related to the deaths of two men and the injury of another during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, sparked widespread reactions and protests across the United States.

Antifascist Action flag at Minneapolis protest after Rittenhouse verdict

Campaign signs supporting Donald Trump for 2024 and "Trump Won" are displayed on a fence in Freedom, Wisconsin, September 2021.
In September 2021, a residential property in Freedom, Wisconsin, displayed a series of campaign signs supporting Donald Trump. The signs reflect ongoing political engagement and support for Trump's potential future candidacies, with messages referencing "Trump 2024" and "Trump Won." The presence of these signs in a suburban Wisconsin neighborhood indicates the continued visibility of his political movement in the state. This display occurred during a period of active political discourse following the 2020 election and in anticipation of future political contests.

Trump Campaign Signs in Freedom, Wisconsin – September 2021

Political Yard Signs in a Residential Neighborhood, 2024 Election Season
A row of political signs displayed along a residential fence during the 2024 U.S. election cycle. The banners, supporting former President Donald Trump and expressing opposition to President Joe Biden, reflect the increasing visibility of partisan messaging in everyday public and suburban spaces. Throughout the Upper Midwest and many parts of the country, large-format yard signs and roadside banners became common ways for homeowners to express political allegiance ahead of the election. The use of oversized, commercially printed campaign signs grew significantly after the 2016 and 2020 elections, coinciding with the rise of direct-to-consumer political merchandise and online storefronts selling non-official campaign materials. Residential displays like this illustrate how political identity has increasingly blended into street-level visual culture, especially in communities where private property is used as a platform for ongoing political messaging outside traditional election windows.

Political Yard Signs in a Residential Neighborhood, 2024 Election Season

ATF and DEA at the Dolal Idd killing crime scene
Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) gather outside the Holiday Gas station in Minneapolis. This location, situated near 36th Avenue and Cedar Avenue, became a focal point following the fatal shooting of Dolal Idd by Minneapolis Police on December 31, 2020.

ATF and DEA Investigate Dolal Idd Killing, Holiday Gas

Minneapolis Police at 36th and Cedar
Minneapolis Police vehicles are parked at the Holiday gas station near the intersection of 36th Avenue and Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis, following the fatal shooting of Dolal Idd. The incident occurred on December 30, 2020, after a traffic stop, leading to a police investigation at the site. A 'Don't Tread On Me' flag is visible on one of the civilian vehicles within the secured perimeter. This event occurred during a period of heightened public scrutiny and protest regarding police conduct in Minneapolis.

Dolal Idd Killed by Minneapolis Police at 36th & Cedar

MAGA protesters wave flags at Stop The Steal rally
Protesters gather on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on December 12, 2020, during a “Stop the Steal” rally. The crowd holds Trump 2020 and American flags, a thin blue line flag, and signs as some participants wear winter clothing and tactical gear. The state capitol, completed in 1905, stands in the background as the seat of Minnesota government.

Trump 2020 Flags at Stop The Steal Rally, Minnesota State Capitol

A woman sits on a car roof holding an Oromo flag umbrella during a march in Northeast Minneapolis.
A woman sits atop a vehicle during an Oromo march in Northeast Minneapolis on July 10, 2020.

Woman Rides Atop a Car Under an Oromo Flag Umbrella

Fire-damaged house in South Minneapolis with melted siding and an American flag.
A house in South Minneapolis shows extensive fire damage to its exterior siding, with melted cladding exposing the wood underneath, while an American flag hangs between the front windows. The photograph was made on June 5, 2020, shortly after fires during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The damage visible on the residential building documents how nearby fires affected homes as well as commercial properties in the area.

House with Burned Siding and American Flag, South Minneapolis

Protester with Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, during a memorial gathering.
A protester raises a Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square, the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The photograph was made on June 4, 2020, days after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police at this corner on May 25. People gather around the street memorial and protest site, where flowers, signs, and tributes filled the intersection during sustained calls for racial justice and police accountability.

Protester holds Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square

Hennepin County Government Center and the American Flag
An American Flag hangs inside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Downtown Minneapolis in May 2020.

Hennepin County Government Center and the American Flag