Vintage 1999 “We Americans” National Geographic Coffee Table Hardcover Book

“We Americans" by National Geographic. This book is a photographic exploration of American life and culture. It is a photographic book that captures various aspects of American society and landscapes. Hardcover edition of the book. The cover depicts "A Living Flag," a famous photograph taken in November 1917 by Mayhart Studio at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Illinois. The photograph captures 10,000 naval recruits, known as "Blue Jackets," forming a massive human American flag on Ross Field. This "living photograph" was created during World War I, serving as a powerful patriotic image during a time when the United States was considering entering the war. Writing on inside as pictured. Approx 12” X 9”