Broadcasting the Bicentennial Birthday Bash: History, Myth, and Ideology in Television’s Celebration of 1776

Accompanied by rare clips from the prestigious Peabody Awards Collection, this presentation analyzes how television programming from across the United States in 1976 celebrated and interrogated the 200 years of history that followed July 4, 1776, and prompted reflection on the state of the nation’s past, present, and future through interwoven national, cultural, and religious symbols.

Christine Becker is an associate professor in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre.

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