DO YOU REMEMBER- JULY 4, 1976

Let's take a moment to travel back to 1976 and remember the hoopla surrounding the 200th birthday of this nation. For anyone who grew up during this era, it was truly an unforgettable year.
First, let’s look at this remarkably retro cartoon, created by the US Government to commemorate the event:


Now, here is some great footage from ABC News, covering the many celebrations taking place on July 4, 1976:

You also might remember the American Freedom Train, which traveled around the country extensively and was filled with various artifacts from American history, including the original Louisiana Purchase, Martin Luther King’s pulpit, Judy Garland’s dress from The Wizard of Oz, and George Washington’s copy of the Constitution.