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United States Bicentennial. The United States Bicentennial was a series of celebrations and observances during the mid-1970s that paid tribute to historical events leading up to the creation of the United States as an independent republic. It was a central event in the memory of the American Revolution.
As part of the nationwide Bicentennial celebration, the 1976 American Folklife Festival was extended into a 12-week event held from June 16 to September 6.Years of preparation in collaboration with thousands of scholars, performers, and preservationists produced programs, activities, and outdoor exhibitions running five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday.
Commemoration of the American Revolution typifies the patriotic sentiment surrounding the American Revolution and the desire to preserve and honor the "Spirit of '76". As the founding story of the United States, it is covered in the schools, memorialized by a national holiday, and commemorated in monuments, artwork, and in popular culture.
The observance were among several ways Fort Gibson commemorated its 200th anniversary. Saturday marked a day of education and celebration featuring reenactment displays, a parade and a music festival.
Legacy of George Washington. The image of George Washington appears in numerous forms, found on currency (shown here on the $1 bill), statues, monuments, postage and in textbooks. George Washington (1732–1799) commanded the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and was the first president of the United States, from 1789 to 1797.
As was the case for the bicentennial celebrations 50 years ago, there will be fireworks, parades and festivities to honor the American story.
In honor of the city’s bicentennial, Farmington Brewing Company is releasing a new 1824 Farmhouse Ale and Cider during the celebratory event. Farmington to celebrate bicentennial: 5 facts to ...
Menu from Lincoln's Birthday celebration held by the Republican Club of the City of New York in 1887. Many Republican Party organizations hold Lincoln's Birthday celebrations because Lincoln was the first Republican president. As part of Lincoln's birthday bicentennial, the U.S. Mint released four new Lincoln cents.