NPR Breaking News The surprising history of the red, white and blue Bomb Pop popsicle NPR | By Mackenzie Martin Published July 5, 2026 at 8:26 AM EDT Email Listen • 3:56 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. Copyright 2026 NPR