Nebraska Capitol staff, judges, elected leaders take creative steps to salute America 250

Judges, senators and Capitol staff formed a human American flag shaped in the likeness of their home state before the country's big birthday.

By: Zach Wendling, Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 649

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Judges, lawmakers and Nebraskans representing all three branches of government converged on the steps of the State Capitol Thursday to form a human American flag shaped in the likeness of their home state.

It was a photographic moment — a tribute from folks who run the official seat of state government to the 250th anniversary of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Images of the government peeps …

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