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Celebration of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution

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  • A4125-25A. As part of the inauguration of the nation’s Bicentennial, President Ford speaks at a Patriot’s Day ceremony on Lexington Green.  Lexington, Massachusetts.  April 19, 1975.
    A4125-25A. As part of the inauguration of the nation’s Bicentennial, President Ford speaks at a Patriot’s Day ceremony on Lexington Green. Lexington, Massachusetts. Apr...Show more
    A4125-25A. As part of the inauguration of the nation’s Bicentennial, President Ford speaks at a Patriot’s Day ceremony on Lexington Green. Lexington, Massachusetts. April 19, 1975. Show less
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  • B0510-35. President Ford boards the Michigan wagon at the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage encampment, where covered wagon trains converged after crossing the nation on historical trails.  Valley Forge State Park, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.  July 4, 1976.
    B0510-35. President Ford boards the Michigan wagon at the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage encampment, where covered wagon trains converged after crossing the nation o...Show more
    B0510-35. President Ford boards the Michigan wagon at the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage encampment, where covered wagon trains converged after crossing the nation on historical trails. Valley Forge State Park, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. July 4, 1976. Show less
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  • B0506-32. President Ford speaks at Independence Hall in a ceremonial event to mark the nation’s Bicentennial.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  July 4, 1976.
    B0506-32. President Ford speaks at Independence Hall in a ceremonial event to mark the nation’s Bicentennial. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. July 4, 1976.
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  • B0513-07A. President Ford speaks at Independence Hall in a ceremonial event to mark the nation’s Bicentennial.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.   July 4, 1976.
    B0513-07A. President Ford speaks at Independence Hall in a ceremonial event to mark the nation’s Bicentennial. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. July 4, 1976.
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  • B0493-15 - President Ford initiates the ringing of Bicentennial bells across the nation while on the flight deck of the USS Forrestal with Bicentennial Administration head John Warner in observance of Operation Sail activities in New York Harbor. July 4, 1976.
    B0493-15 - President Ford initiates the ringing of Bicentennial bells across the nation while on the flight deck of the USS Forrestal with Bicentennial Administration hea...Show more
    B0493-15 - President Ford initiates the ringing of Bicentennial bells across the nation while on the flight deck of the USS Forrestal with Bicentennial Administration head John Warner in observance of Operation Sail activities in New York Harbor. July 4, 1976. Show less
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  • B0527-14A. President Ford views the “Tall Ships” of Operation Sail from the flight deck of USS Forrestal in New York Harbor.  July 4, 1976.
    B0527-14A. President Ford views the “Tall Ships” of Operation Sail from the flight deck of USS Forrestal in New York Harbor. July 4, 1976.
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  • B0522-07. President Ford welcomes 100 new American citizens in a Bicentennial naturalization ceremony at Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson.  Charlottesville, Virginia.  July 5, 1976.
    B0522-07. President Ford welcomes 100 new American citizens in a Bicentennial naturalization ceremony at Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson. Charlottesvil...Show more
    B0522-07. President Ford welcomes 100 new American citizens in a Bicentennial naturalization ceremony at Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson. Charlottesville, Virginia. July 5, 1976. Show less
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  • B0549-30. President and Mrs. Ford and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the Truman Balcony following the Queen's state arrival at the White House.  July 7, 1976.
    B0549-30. President and Mrs. Ford and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the Truman Balcony following the Queen's state arrival at the White House. July...Show more
    B0549-30. President and Mrs. Ford and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the Truman Balcony following the Queen's state arrival at the White House. July 7, 1976. Show less
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  • B0570-24 - President Ford and Queen Elizabeth dance during the state dinner in honor of the Queen and Prince Philip at the White House. July 7, 1976.
    B0570-24 - President Ford and Queen Elizabeth dance during the state dinner in honor of the Queen and Prince Philip at the White House. July 7, 1976.
    Click here to download the high-res file
    A4125-25A. As part of the inauguration of the nation’s Bicentennial, President Ford speaks at a Patriot’s Day ceremony on Lexington Green.  Lexington, Massachusetts.  April 19, 1975.
    B0510-35. President Ford boards the Michigan wagon at the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage encampment, where covered wagon trains converged after crossing the nation on historical trails.  Valley Forge State Park, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.  July 4, 1976.
    B0506-32. President Ford speaks at Independence Hall in a ceremonial event to mark the nation’s Bicentennial.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  July 4, 1976.
    B0513-07A. President Ford speaks at Independence Hall in a ceremonial event to mark the nation’s Bicentennial.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.   July 4, 1976.
    B0493-15 - President Ford initiates the ringing of Bicentennial bells across the nation while on the flight deck of the USS Forrestal with Bicentennial Administration head John Warner in observance of Operation Sail activities in New York Harbor. July 4, 1976.
    B0527-14A. President Ford views the “Tall Ships” of Operation Sail from the flight deck of USS Forrestal in New York Harbor.  July 4, 1976.
    B0522-07. President Ford welcomes 100 new American citizens in a Bicentennial naturalization ceremony at Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson.  Charlottesville, Virginia.  July 5, 1976.
    B0549-30. President and Mrs. Ford and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the Truman Balcony following the Queen's state arrival at the White House.  July 7, 1976.
    B0570-24 - President Ford and Queen Elizabeth dance during the state dinner in honor of the Queen and Prince Philip at the White House. July 7, 1976.
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