Duluth News Tribune Celebrates 50 Years Since 1976 Bicentennial

Local newspaper republishes historic front pages leading up to America's 250th anniversary.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Duluth News Tribune is republishing the exact front page of the newspaper from 50 years ago on February 16, 1976, as part of a special project leading up to America's 250th anniversary in 2026. The newspaper is offering readers a unique opportunity to revisit local and world events, advertisements, and community life during the nation's Bicentennial year.

Why it matters

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, the Duluth News Tribune's historic republication project provides a valuable window into the community's past and the national mood during the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations. This initiative allows readers to reflect on how far the country has come in the past five decades.

The details

The Duluth News Tribune will be republishing the exact front page of the newspaper from 50 years prior, every day leading up to July 4, 2026, when America celebrates its 250th anniversary. The front page from February 16, 1976, includes headlines about the United Nations, the White House, Tenneco, Henry Kissinger, and local student activities.

The Duluth News Tribune is republishing historic front pages daily, leading up to America's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
The specific front page being republished is from February 16, 1976, 50 years ago.

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