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

from Weekend Edition Sunday · host Mackenzie Martin

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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