Looking back at the U.S.'s Bicentennial celebrations, 50 years ago

from Weekend Edition Sunday · host Ayesha Rascoe

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we review the nation's last big birthday celebration, 50 years ago: the Bicentennial.

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