30 Beautiful Patriotic Tattoos That Show Off Your Love & Pride
One way to show your love and pride in the United States of America is to get a patriotic tattoo. While these tattoos are traditionally pretty tough looking, there are many now that are strong and beautiful like Lady Liberty herself.
The military, in particular, has a proud and long-standing relationship with body art, and hundreds of thousands of proud patriots bear a tribute to our great nation on their body. But all citizens can show their pride in so many different ways. Here is a collection of different-style all-American tattoos, and all carry great meaning.
Fly Girl
How badass is this retro WWII fly girl tattoo? The plan is still to surround her with an American flag, some forget-me-not flowers, a love letter, a plane, and a bomb. The photo caption sets it up best: "The fly girls are some of the most under-recognized and under appreciated women from the war." We salute them all!
Lady Liberty
There is so much beauty in this Statue of Liberty tattoo.
Traditional
The colors in this eagle tattoo are stunning -- we love the traditional style.
Statue of Liberty
It may be small, but this Statue of Liberty tattoo makes a big statement.
Old-School Style
Going old-school is a perfect way to show pride in the USA. We love this eagle and roses tattoo.
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Presidents
Presidents Lincoln, Obama, Washington, and Franklin tattooed on fingers? Amazing!
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American Woman
This beautiful liberty bell tattoo is also beautifully placed.
Rosie the Riveter
Another female-focused symbol of American patriotism, "Rosie the Riveter" was the star of the government campaign, which was aimed at recruiting female workers during World War II. Women answered her call by entering the workforce in unprecedented numbers. Today Rosie is the most iconic image of working women during the war -- and she makes a gorgeous tattoo as well. #ladypower
True American
We love the meaning behind this tattoo -- to persevere through the struggle and support one another.
Liberty Bell
The liberty bell surrounded by cherry blossoms is a great iconic symbol to get tattooed to show pride in country.
Coast Guard Sparrows Tattoo
A member of the US Coast Guard bears this on his forearm. Palmer is his son's name, but each sparrow represent 5,000 miles under way on a ship.
Red, White, and Blue
These lovely leaves in American's colors certainly won't run.
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Carrying the Flag With Her
Soldier Chris Canard says she got this US flag underneath what is supposed to be torn or ripped skin in 2005, about a year after she was called back into the military because of the war in Iraq. "It was my way of carrying the flag with me while I wasn't in uniform," she said.
Tribal Eagle
A tribal designed eagle makes a really fantastic tattoo. We love the placement on the arm.