Corry Satellite: Revisiting The 1976 American Bicentennial: 'it Was A Really Big Deal!'

Speaker: Richard Arthur, M.A. As the United States of America approaches its 250th year of liberty and independence, we have the opportunity to look back on many events, large and small, that made us who we are. One landmark in particular deserves a look this year: The American Bicentennial, an event that spanned several years of the early 1970s, occurring just as we were recovering from the national shocks of Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal. Americans were suffering from runaway inflation, and in the northwestern Pennsylvania region, the early collapse of the industries that were the backbone of our economy were becoming more evident. Yet, the Bicentennial served as a salve. It provided events that promoted unity and patriotism. It educated and entertained. It was a time of reflection, celebration and joy. It was everywhere in our lives in a way almost unimaginable today – and deserves our looking back at it. This event is part of the JES's USA 250 Event Series. JES Satellite Programming is sponsored by Erie Insurance.  Location: Corry Higher Education Council - 221 N Center St, Corry, PA 16407 Date/Time: Wednesday, July 1st, 6:00-7:30PM Admission: FREE