I Love Liberty
I Love Liberty was an American
Los Angeles Sports Arena on February 22, 1982 and was promoted as being a part of the commemoration of first U.S. President George Washington's 250th birthday.[1] Created by Norman Lear and his organization People for the American Way,[2][3][4]
it was billed as a "salute to freedom".
Former U.S. Lady
U.S. flag.[4][9] Washington Post television critic Tom Shales described I Love Liberty as "America's first left-wing patriotic rally".[4] However, influential conservative Republican Barry Goldwater was also among the guests at event, having the role of introducing a production number which was performed by 1,600 people, including baton twirlers, unicyclists and five marching bands.[4]
References
- ^ Winship, Frederick M. (January 31, 1982). "Nation remembers Washington's 250th birthday;NEWLN:Stamp, coin, exhibits". UPI. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- Christian Science Monitor. March 19, 1982.
- New York Times. March 19, 1982.
- ^ Washington Post. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ Norman Lear — Part II In the Moment Ability Magazine, February 2016 issue
- ^ "I Love Liberty (1982)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2022-12-16.
- YouTube
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External links
- I Love Liberty poster by Roy Lichtenstein promoting the February 22, 1982 recording
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