Images of early American flags were projected on the south wall of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History building in Washington, D.C., Friday November 21, 2008 during “NightGallery DC: Illuminating American History,” part of the grand reopening of the museum. Photo by M.V. Jantzen.

During my visit to Philadelphia last Saturday, October 18, the South Eastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority displayed support for the home team with the phrase “Go Phillies!!!” rotating on forward bus displays. The Philadelphia Phillies won the 2008 World Series last night, Wednesday, October 29, in Philadelphia.