Franklin Mint – History of US – 1975 – 45mm Proof Bronze Medal – America’s Bicentennial: A Rededication – Jan 5 – Panel is named to investigate activities of the Central Intelligence Agency – Mar 1 – U.S. Bicentennial celebration officially begins – July 17 – U.S. and Soviet spacecraft linked during space mission – Dec 9 – The Federal government extends financial aid to New York City.