(a) A small transparent glass bottle features a patriotic label, which displays an eagle, stars, and horizontal red and blue text.
(b) A rectangular cardboard box resembles an American flag and features horizontal blue text on a white banner.
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(a) A small transparent glass bottle features a patriotic label, which displays an eagle, stars, and horizontal red and blue text.
(b) A rectangular cardboard box resembles an American flag and features horizontal blue text on a white banner.
This primary source comes from the Collection GRF-MCOLL: Gerald R. Ford Museum Collection.
Full Citation: 1981.85 a-b; Bicentennial Bottle of Air; ca. 1976; Bicentennial Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford, 1977–2016; Collection GRF-MCOLL: Gerald R. Ford Museum Collection,; Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids, MI. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/bicentennial-bottle-of-air/, April 29, 2026]
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