My Bicentennial Memories

I’m not sure I believe in fate, but there must be a reason why I could never bring myself to throw out my Ross Bicentennial bicycle. My parents, despite complaining about its prolonged residence in the cellar of 1710 78th street, could never bring themselves to roll the bike out with Tuesday trash (something they had no issue doing with all my other toys and preciouses). Maybe I or they knew the Bicentennial would be something I’d one day revisit. Or maybe we all knew, as long as the bike remained, so would those wonderful hazy summer day memories of years past.

Keep checking back — as we countdown to the release of Brooklyn ’76, I’ll be adding some wonderful star-spangled, red, white, and blue blasts from the past.

Bicentennial Burger
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Bicentennial Burger

In honor of National Burger Day, a Bicentennial ad from our friends at Burger King.

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Bicentennial Rock
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Bicentennial Rock

In honor of Memorial Day - a special Bicentennial issue of DC Comic’s Our Army at War.

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Bicentennial Tin
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Bicentennial Tin

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift in 1976? Try this lovely Betsy Ross Bicentennial cookie tin - 1.25 lbs. of sugary and vegetable shortening goodness.

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Bicentennial Marvel 2
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Bicentennial Marvel 2

I’m sure I begged my parents for one of these t-shirts. I’m also sure I was refused.

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Bicentennial Coinage History
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Bicentennial Coinage History

From our friends at the Kennedy Mint, a special Bicentennial display celebrating this history of American Coinage.

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Bicentennial Mets
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Bicentennial Mets

Mr. Met caught Bicentennial fever for the cover of the New York Mets 1976 Yearbook.

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December 31, 1976
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December 31, 1976

The final Bicentennial Minute is delivered by President Ford on New Year’s Eve, 1976.

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December 20, 1976
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December 20, 1976

Welsh writer, dramatist, and actor, Emyln Williams, with his Bicentennial minute.

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Bicentennial Kodak
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Bicentennial Kodak

Kodak’s 1976 Christmas commercial.

I’m not crying; you’re crying!

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Christmas Kong
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Christmas Kong

Now this is how you cap off a Bicentennial celebration! Released on this date in 1976.

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Bicentennial Gifts 2
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Bicentennial Gifts 2

While not under our tree, I’m sure Bicentennial Holly brought a smile to the face of many girls on Christmas morning 1976.

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Bicentennial Gifts
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Bicentennial Gifts

Anyone shopping for my Christmas gifts in 1976 could just be referred to these two pages.

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