On April 24, 1976, a group of Armenians from around the country gathered in Philadelphia
to unveil and dedicate a statue of the Armenian hero, Young Meher.
 
The ceremony was part of the most extensive Bicentennial effort ever undertaken by any ethnic group
on a purely voluntary basis.  The assembled crowd of 2000 people included many Armenians.
 
The statue was a gift from Americans of Armenian ancestry to the United States of America,
as a way of expressing gratitude for the freedom and opportunities
the Armenian people have found in this great country over the years.
 
View incredible photos from the momentous occasion below