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BumRushDaShow

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17. Well here in Philly, where the Declaration WAS written

Reply to Iris (Reply #16)

Sat Jan 3, 2026, 04:19 AM

Jan 3

we are doing it up.

People forget that there was no "Washington D.C." in 1776.

I remember the Bicentennial in 1976 here (Philly got a visit from Queen Elizabeth too), and a number of changes had been made to the whole Independence Hall area to create "Independence Mall" just for that event, and that has since been significantly improved upon over the past 50 years.

The Liberty Bell was moved out of Independence Hall on Jan. 1, 1976 after midnight (in the sleet...lol) and into it's own plexiglass enclosure so more people could "see" it,

1976 - 1990s

It has since been moved into it's on building (Liberty Bell Center).

Current

(I forgot that Ford was President

but it was also an election year where Carter eventually won)

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White House announces Washington Monument illumination to kick off America's 250th celebration [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 1 OP

Soon to be known as the "Trump and Washington Monument" RoadRunner Jan 1 #1

We can assume it will include a fulsome homage to Trump. Ocelot II Jan 1 #2

A totally tasteless display. MiHale Jan 1 #3

Tall and ERECT!! Unlike TACO! ProudMNDemocrat Jan 1 #4

I've seen carnivals with higher aesthetics. C_U_L8R Jan 1 #5

They're not renaming it? Turbineguy Jan 1 #6

Good grief! Looks like an advertisement for a car company. Polly Hennessey Jan 1 #7

That is hideous gademocrat7 Jan 1 #8

Well that was tacky...in keeping with the Pig's style and class. Thomas Hurt Jan 1 #9

I'm sure Pres. George Washington would appreciate the neon Bayard Jan 1 #10

BRAWNDO! It's what plants want! Mawspam2 Jan 1 #11

Where is TSF's face? Sneederbunk Jan 1 #12

It's garish. As ugly as the oval office decor. QueerDuck Jan 1 #13

It looks like... Mrsfiddlegirl Jan 1 #14

OOF! That's pretty Tacky! 😑 electric_blue68 Jan 2 #15

This is so sad. I remember the bicentennial being a big deal when I was a kid Iris Jan 2 #16

Well here in Philly, where the Declaration WAS written BumRushDaShow Jan 3 #17

I love this! Thank you for sharing. Iris Jan 3 #19

Come on up! BumRushDaShow Jan 3 #20

Nice light show you got goin' there. truthisfreedom Jan 3 #18

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