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Columbus Celebrates 1976 Bicentennial | Columbus News
In 1976, Columbus, Ohio, erupted with patriotic energy as the nation celebrated its bicentennial, blending historic reenactments, parades, and creative community projects like painted fire hydrants shaped like historical figures. Major developments took shape too — the Mt. Vernon Plaza housing complex broke ground, and Bicentennial Park opened on July 4th, symbolizing a city building its future while honoring its past. Kids marched as Revolutionary soldiers, legal milestones like the desegregation lawsuit moved the city forward, and political heavyweights like Reagan and Wallace campaigned…
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