Maybe it was the heat, which scotched some celebrations. Or the divisive political rhetoric. Or the setup itself: a congressional commemorative commission clashing with the president’s Freedom 250 group. For whatever reason, America celebrated its 250th birthday with far less sustained verve than its 200th. As soon as the fireworks ended, the nation’s focus snapped … Read more
CBS produced 912 “Bicentennial Minutes” segments over two and a half years to celebrate the U.S. bicentennial. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces two that feature prominent and path-breaking members of the U.S. military. Source link
Game show icons Kitty Carlisle’s and Bert Convy’s 1976 “Bicentennial Minutes” segments – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces two 1976 CBS segments marking America’s bicentennial, featuring game show regulars Kitty Carlisle and Bert Convy. Source link
In the lead-up to America’s bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces a pair of clips featuring costume designer Edith Head and movie critic Judith Crist. Source link
In the lead-up to America’s bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten. Source link
For more than two years in the 1970s, CBS honored America’s 200th anniversary with a recorded tribute to revolutionary history called the “Bicentennial Minute.” With the semiquincentennial now 12 days away, CBS News’ Major Garrett looks back at one segment starring British-born actor Michael York. Source link
WASHINGTON — In 1976’s “ Rocky,” heavyweight champion Apollo Creed arrives for the title fight dressed as George Washington, reenacting the crossing of the Delaware as models costumed as the Statue of Liberty lead the way. After entering the ring, Apollo switches into an Uncle Sam costume. “I want YOU!” he roars as he points … Read more