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KDNK's Summer broadcasts continue Wednesday July 8th with David Mayfield Parade and Tommy the Animal, music starts at 6pm at the Basalt River Park.

The surprising history of the red, white and blue Bomb Pop popsicle

NPR | By Mackenzie Martin
Published July 5, 2026 at 6:26 AM MDT

Red, white, and blue popsicle is a symbol of a carefree summer. But when it was invented in 1955, it was a reflection of the country's fight for military supremacy during the Cold War.

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Mackenzie Martin