The Bicentennial culminated on Sunday, July 4, 1976, with the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Founding Fathers in the Second Continental Congress.

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On July 4, 1976, the United States of America celebrated the 200-year, Bicentennial, anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

Historical events: The United States celebrated its Bicentennial on July 4, 1976, marking 200 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Events included parades, fireworks, and …

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The "Bicentennial Era" was a series of observances, celebrations, and commemorations leading up to the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on Sunday, July 4, 1976.

On July 4, 1976, a ceremony on Independence Mall featured President Gerald Ford, Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp (1912-1994), and Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, with actor Charlton …

In this article – to help celebrate tomorrow’s Fourth of July festivities – Gena Philibert-Ortega reminisces about the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976.

Jul 4, 1976 · Philadelphia, where the nation was born 200 years ago, joyously celebrated July 4 with the traditional bells, flags and fireworks. Al least one million people were on the festive streets, and …

WASHINGTON, July 4, 1976 (UPI) - A Bicentennial Fourth of July celebration which began on a note of protest swelled to a patriotic finale which drew hundreds of thousands of persons to a ...