34 Photos That Perfectly Capture What The USA Was Like When It Was A "Proper Country"

The "We used to be a proper country" meme was ALL over my timeline this year, so let’s take a look at the best of 2024 with pictures that capture moments when the good ol' USA was truly on top.

Festive 4th of July graphic featuring star-spangled sunglasses, patriotic mustache, top hat, and star, set against a cloudy sky. Text: Happy 4th of July
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Twitter: @robbiegoodwin

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Twitter: @MatthewACherry

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Twitter: @TheCensoredRock

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Twitter: @royalteaaaaa

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Twitter: @SpencerDukoff

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Twitter: @ExcelHumor

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Twitter: @dfarella

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Twitter: @nickhexum311

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Twitter: @NostalgiaFolder

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Twitter: @roscoegato

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Twitter: @BlackSnorlax_

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Twitter: @TRHLofficial

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Twitter: @Jbanklestankle1

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Twitter: @soulfauxreal

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Twitter: @AuxGod_

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Twitter: @adamgreattweet

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Twitter: @Glaciaca

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Twitter: @Rothmus

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Twitter: @ghettoOPRAH_

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Twitter: @flackofoong

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Twitter: @warupeachie

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Getty Images/Twitter: @doinkpatrol

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Twitter: @heckingkyle

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Twitter: @veryharryhill

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Twitter: @bronze_bombSHEL

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Twitter: @itsDariann

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Twitter: @LizRamireez_

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Twitter: @cameramanjake

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Twitter: @marc_andrw

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Twitter: @smoothoperatHER

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Twitter: @cafreiman

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Twitter: @tyleroakley

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Twitter: @TheCensoredRock

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Twitter: @sofaottoman