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1976 Bicentennial

Coverage of 1976 Bicentennial in the Nexus archive.

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POLITICSJul 4 · 16:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
The US celebrated the end of a ‘long national nightmare’ as it turned 200. What about now?
The 1976 bicentennial marked a unifying moment for Americans, with Gerald Ford declaring the end of a 'long national nightmare' in his 1974 speech. The celebration aimed to bring together diverse groups amid a wounded national polity.
BUSINESSJul 3 · 13:00 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
How American Brands Are Celebrating America’s Birthday—Or Aren’t
The article compares how American brands celebrated the 1976 bicentennial with commercial products to their more restrained approach for the 2026 250th anniversary. Companies like Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Target are sponsors of America250 but avoid prominent branding, contrasting with the overt patriotism of 1976.