Who designed the American Revolution Bicentennial star used in the 1976 celebrations?

Bruce Blackburn designed the American Revolution Bicentennial star used in the 1976 celebrations.

Blackburn was an American graphic designer whose work included the NASA logotype and the American Revolution Bicentennial star. The star became a prominent visual symbol of the anniversary and appeared on official materials, signage, publications, and commemorative items.

The design helped give the Bicentennial a recognizable identity across many different events. Because the celebration involved federal agencies, states, cities, museums, schools, and private organizations, a shared emblem made separate programs look connected to the national observance.

Blackburn is sometimes confused with more famous twentieth-century graphic designers because the Bicentennial identity was widely reproduced. He is also strongly associated with NASA's “worm” logo, which he designed with Richard Danne. The Bicentennial star and NASA logotype were different projects, but both contributed to Blackburn's reputation in American graphic design.