Pair of Illinois License Plates, 1976
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The 1976 Bicentennial of American Independence was a major cultural phenomenon that incited a wave of patriotism and nostalgia across the nation. For more than a year, it seemed that everyone was organizing events and activities to commemorate this milestone At least 16 states and the District of Columbia issued special license plates in patriotic red, white, and blue color schemes.
The 1976 Bicentennial of American Independence was a major cultural phenomenon that incited a wave of patriotism and nostalgia across the nation. For more than a year, it seemed that everyone was organizing events and activities to commemorate this milestone At least 16 states and the District of Columbia issued special license plates in patriotic red, white, and blue color schemes.
Artifact
License plate
Date Made
1976
Creators
Illinois. Office of Secretary of State
Creator Notes
Made for the Illinois Office of the Secretary of State
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.0.24.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Color
Ivory (Color)
Red
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 12 in
Inscriptions
Front: 1776 / 850 016 / Land of Lincoln 1976 ILLINOIS
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