Bicentennial 1976 is the 200th anniversary of servance throughout the states and counties. To insure county will receive a special The celebration is in the America. The event is to be maximum national participation, bicentennial era, 1976-1982. celebrated nationwide with a Bicentennial flag. planning stages, although a few each state has established a Community groups and counties series of programs and events will receive assistance and ad­ events (up with People concert) bicentennial commission. The "The Allen County Bicen­ have been connected with planned by the American vise from OARBAC in initiating Ohio American BiCentennial tennial celebration," stated OARBAC. Revolution Bicentennial Association Advisory Com­ commemorative programs. Director Reed, "protrays four Association. ARBA was mission

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