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America’s Bicentennial Celebration

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The 1976 Bicentennial of American Independence was a major cultural phenomenon. A wave of patriotism and nostalgia swept the nation. For more than a year, it seemed that everyone was organizing events and activities to commemorate this milestone.

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Paragon Needlecraft "American Glory" Quilt Kit, circa 1973

Kit (Set)

As the Bicentennial approached, Americans focused attention on their history and traditions. Earlier symbols of freedom--like the liberty bell, the American eagle, and the American flag--became newly popular, and a revival of traditional crafts, like quilting, emerged.