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Bicentennial: A Revolutionary History of the 1970s
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Expected 17 Mar 26416 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication March 17, 2026
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November 14, 2025
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Bicentennial focuses on the 200th anniversary of American independence which was in 1976. The bicentennial took place in the aftermath of Vietnam and Watergate. People started to question what true patriotism means and if the celebration of the bicentennial was representative of American society. This book only discusses the bicentennial and topics include the relationship between Richard Nixon and Frank Rizzo as well as how the bicentennial was celebrated in Philadelphia by American citizens. The participation of Native Americans, African Americans, women and the LGBTQIA+ community in the bicentennial is discussed in this.
This book arrives at the perfect time with the semiquincentennial in 2026 and the 250th anniversary of American Independence. This book is written well and it is clear a lot of research has been done for this book. This was interesting and I think this is very timely regarding how some citizens will feel in 2026 and the spectacle that could be made with the current administration. This was good and I will be recommending this, it is very niche and I appreciated the insights this author provided on the bicentennial.
Bicentennial focuses on the 200th anniversary of American independence which was in 1976. The bicentennial took place in the aftermath of Vietnam and Watergate. People started to question what true patriotism means and if the celebration of the bicentennial was representative of American society. This book only discusses the bicentennial and topics include the relationship between Richard Nixon and Frank Rizzo as well as how the bicentennial was celebrated in Philadelphia by American citizens. The participation of Native Americans, African Americans, women and the LGBTQIA+ community in the bicentennial is discussed in this.
This book arrives at the perfect time with the semiquincentennial in 2026 and the 250th anniversary of American Independence. This book is written well and it is clear a lot of research has been done for this book. This was interesting and I think this is very timely regarding how some citizens will feel in 2026 and the spectacle that could be made with the current administration. This was good and I will be recommending this, it is very niche and I appreciated the insights this author provided on the bicentennial.
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