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Operation Sail 1976: More than 200 tall ships gathered in New York Harbor for the U.S. Bicentennial
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Operation Sail 1976: More than 200 tall ships gathered in New York Harbor for the U.S. Bicentennial

On July 4, 1976, more than 200 tall ships from around the world gathered in New York Harbor for Operation Sail, the maritime centerpiece of the United States Bicentennial celebration. More than six million spectators watched the parade, making it the largest crowd in New York City's history.

With another Operation Sail taking place this Fourth of July as part of America's 250th anniversary, I thought it would be a good time to revisit the original event. I recently published this article for the Gotham Center for New York City History exploring the history of Operation Sail, the international fleet, and its significance for New York City during the fiscal crisis.

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Italian training ship Amerigo Vespucci approaches the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during Operation Sail, July 4, 1976 [960 × 782]

Operation Sail brought more than 200 tall ships from around the world to New York Harbor for the United States Bicentennial on July 4, 1976. More than six million people watched the parade, making it the largest crowd in New York City's history.

With another tall ships celebration taking place this Fourth of July as part of America's 250th anniversary, I thought it was a good time to look back at the original Operation Sail. I recently published an article for the Gotham Center for New York City History exploring how the event helped bring New Yorkers together during the city's fiscal crisis while also serving as an international celebration during the Cold War.

https://www.gothamcenter.org/blog/operationsail-zy4la-6h6h4-tlwga-allfs-5gpbn-p8hkk-gewm2-86weg-453lp-rtg9j-b4nt8-f2n45-2s22f-kmea4-5jtmm-a2l5n-ljflg-bbjh6-82t6p-w9slx-nhf8r-egskg-7mja9-rk27k-bwgya-x8sb6-9ejss-b9tem

u/Plane_Ad_8272 — 3 days ago