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- United States Bicentennial Flag, circa 1976 - The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission evaluated graphic design proposals for an official logo for America's two-hundredth anniversary of independence. Bruce Blackburn submitted the winning design -- a traditional five-pointed star wrapped in modern red, white, and blue "bunting." The symbol appeared on souvenirs, postage stamps, and flags flown at government buildings around the country.
- circa 1976
- Collections - Artifact
United States Bicentennial Flag, circa 1976
The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission evaluated graphic design proposals for an official logo for America's two-hundredth anniversary of independence. Bruce Blackburn submitted the winning design -- a traditional five-pointed star wrapped in modern red, white, and blue "bunting." The symbol appeared on souvenirs, postage stamps, and flags flown at government buildings around the country.
- Poster, "Declaration of Independence," 1976 - The 1976 Bicentennial of American Independence was a major cultural phenomenon. To celebrate, people across the nation purchased commemorative souvenirs, like this poster, and organized innumerable events -- from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events.
- 1976
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Poster, "Declaration of Independence," 1976
The 1976 Bicentennial of American Independence was a major cultural phenomenon. To celebrate, people across the nation purchased commemorative souvenirs, like this poster, and organized innumerable events -- from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events.
- American Revolution Bicentennial Stein, 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 celebrated enthusiastically, donning red, white, and blue and purchasing commemorative souvenirs like this stein with hand-painted patriotic imagery.
- 1976
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American Revolution Bicentennial Stein, 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 celebrated enthusiastically, donning red, white, and blue and purchasing commemorative souvenirs like this stein with hand-painted patriotic imagery.
- "View Master Bicentennial Gift Pak," 1976 -
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
"View Master Bicentennial Gift Pak," 1976
- "The Struggle and the Glory" Bicentennial Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, 1976 - The 1976 American Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. Museums and historical sites across the nation developed new programming to meet the needs of people looking to celebrate two hundred years of American history. A special Henry Ford Museum exhibit, <em>The Struggle and the Glory</em>, told the story of America's transition from British colony to independent nation.
- August 01, 1976
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"The Struggle and the Glory" Bicentennial Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, 1976
The 1976 American Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. Museums and historical sites across the nation developed new programming to meet the needs of people looking to celebrate two hundred years of American history. A special Henry Ford Museum exhibit, The Struggle and the Glory, told the story of America's transition from British colony to independent nation.
- Installation of "The Struggle and the Glory" Bicentennial Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, 1976 - The 1976 American Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. Museums and historical sites across the nation developed new programming to meet the needs of people looking to celebrate two hundred years of American history. A special Henry Ford Museum exhibit, <em>The Struggle and the Glory</em>, told the story of America's transition from British colony to independent nation.
- 1976
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Installation of "The Struggle and the Glory" Bicentennial Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, 1976
The 1976 American Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. Museums and historical sites across the nation developed new programming to meet the needs of people looking to celebrate two hundred years of American history. A special Henry Ford Museum exhibit, The Struggle and the Glory, told the story of America's transition from British colony to independent nation.
- "Sons of Liberty" Bicentennial Quilt by Della May Morris, 1976 - Della May Morris, a quilter all her life, created this quilt for the National Grange Bicentennial Quilt Contest. Morris and her family designed the 18 detailed Revolutionary War scenes, which earned a third-place finish.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
"Sons of Liberty" Bicentennial Quilt by Della May Morris, 1976
Della May Morris, a quilter all her life, created this quilt for the National Grange Bicentennial Quilt Contest. Morris and her family designed the 18 detailed Revolutionary War scenes, which earned a third-place finish.
- Let Freedom Ring Event in Greenfield Village, 1968 -
- June 01, 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Let Freedom Ring Event in Greenfield Village, 1968
- American Freedom Train Banner, "Heritage Spirit of 76 Week", 1975-1976 - The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. As part of the celebration, President Gerald Ford dedicated the American Freedom Train in December 1974. Over the next two years, the train visited all 48 contiguous states. More than 7 million people toured its display cars, which presented 200 years of American history through a variety of historical artifacts.
- 1975-1976
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American Freedom Train Banner, "Heritage Spirit of 76 Week", 1975-1976
The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. As part of the celebration, President Gerald Ford dedicated the American Freedom Train in December 1974. Over the next two years, the train visited all 48 contiguous states. More than 7 million people toured its display cars, which presented 200 years of American history through a variety of historical artifacts.
- American Bicentennial Pillow, 1976 - The official logo of the American Bicentennial was a traditional five-pointed star wrapped in modern red, white, and blue "bunting." Though the federal government regulated official uses of the logo, it had broader appeal. Many Americans adopted it as part of their own Bicentennial expressions. Seventy-two-year-old Henrietta Lanham Head of Detroit, Michigan, made this appliqued pillow as a tribute to America's 200th birthday.
- 1976
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American Bicentennial Pillow, 1976
The official logo of the American Bicentennial was a traditional five-pointed star wrapped in modern red, white, and blue "bunting." Though the federal government regulated official uses of the logo, it had broader appeal. Many Americans adopted it as part of their own Bicentennial expressions. Seventy-two-year-old Henrietta Lanham Head of Detroit, Michigan, made this appliqued pillow as a tribute to America's 200th birthday.