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Page 17 text:
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After year of anticipation, Bicentennial ends in bang With a pop, bang, and a display of color, the Bartholomew County Bi- centennial Commission’s Freedom Fes- tival came to an end after a weeklong celebration of our 200th anniversary. The three day weekend of July 3-5 was a climax to nearly a year in antici- pation of this milestone in our history. President Gerald Ford organized a spe- cial salute to the nation, and at one o’clock Eastern Standard Time bells across America rang in accordance with President Ford’s wishes. The Festival began with a street fair on Washington Street and concluded later with a barrage of fireworks at Clifty Park and the burying of a time capsule to be opened on the tri-centen- nial. The holiday was not without its traditionalism. From picnics to fire- works, Americans celebrated the sig- ning of the Declaration of Indepen- dence in much the same way as they had for their lifetime, except, this year there was an added BANG. Freedom Festival S-15
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Members of the community watch the activities During their I Love America” concert, the Con- being informed at the Commons, during the tinental Singers wave their American flags as Freedom Festival. they finish a song and salute the Bicentennial. Young and old enjoy a parade, even if it is only East planetarium director Don Knapp prepares kids on decorated bicycles. to spin the wheel of fortune at the Columbus As- tronomy Association’s booth at the street fair. S-14 Freedom Festival
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In the past two hundred years America has only just begun. We have the next 200 years open to us to make what we want of America. The most famous symbol of America’s indepen- dence is the Liberty Bell, which was moved to a larger area for the millions of visitors to view’ luring this bicentennial year. The future is a blank check and we, as Americans, can fill it out as we look backward with pride, forward with hope. Betsy Ross displays her own creation for the new nation’s flag to George Washington-a flag that would change somewhat in looks, but would re- tain the same symbolism and pride. Long discussion and rewritings were in store for our early leaders as they prepared the basis of our government and its laws-the constitution. Quick action by Paul Revere warns colonists of the oncoming British and allows them to prepare to fight. S-16 Closing
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