American Revolution Bicentennial Cutoff Shorts, 1976

Across the nation in 1976, innumerable events -- from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events -- marked the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Many Americans donned red, white, and blue to commemorate the bicentennial. These patriotic shorts, worn by Richard Platz of Detroit, Michigan, during the celebration, include historic revolutionary icons in a contemporary aesthetic.