July 4th, bald eagle and a 1976 parade… what could go wrong?

There are moments in our lives that leave an indelible mark.  The 4th of July 1976, the Bicentennial Celebration, was one of those occasions.  Actually, the moment in the making began several days before.  I was young so I can only remember specific moments like how the panty hose fit over my bushy brown hair…